Free Budget Calculator - Plan Your Personal Finances

Take control of your finances with our free budget calculator. Track income, categorize expenses, and see where your money goes each month.

What Is This Tool?

A budget calculator helps you compare your income against your expenses across categories like housing, food, transportation, and entertainment. It shows whether you are saving or overspending.

Formula: =SUM(Income_Range) - SUM(Expense_Range) calculates net income. =SUMIF(Category_Range, "Food", Amount_Range) tracks category spending.

How to Use

Enter Your Monthly Income

List all income sources: salary, freelance, side hustles, investments, and any other monthly income.

Add Your Fixed Expenses

Enter rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, loan payments, and subscriptions. These are consistent each month.

Add Variable Expenses

Enter groceries, dining out, transportation, shopping, and entertainment. Check your bank statements for accurate amounts.

💡 Track variable expenses for 2-3 months to get accurate averages.

Set Savings Goals

Enter your monthly savings target. The calculator shows if you are on track to meet your goals.

Review Your Budget Summary

See your total income, total expenses, net savings, and category breakdowns at a glance.

Benefits

✓Clear view of income vs expenses

✓Category-based spending analysis

✓Track progress toward savings goals

✓Identify overspending patterns

✓Plan for future financial goals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this budget calculator free?

Yes. Copy the Google Sheets template for free and use it as long as you need.

How do I track variable expenses accurately?

Review your bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months to get average monthly spending.

Can I share this budget with my spouse?

Yes. Click Share in Google Sheets to collaborate on your budget in real time.

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