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Open Source FIRE Calculator

A free, open source FIRE calculator that runs entirely in your browser. No signup, no tracking, no server.

Calculates your numbers for Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE, Fat FIRE, and Lean FIRE — instantly.

Features

  • 4 FIRE Types: Coast, Barista, Fat, and Lean FIRE calculations
  • Real-time Results: Numbers update as you type
  • Zero Dependencies: Single HTML file, no build tools, no frameworks
  • Privacy First: Everything runs locally in your browser
  • Responsive: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile

How to Use

  1. Download index.html
  2. Double-click to open in your browser
  3. That's it.

Or visit coastfirehub.com for the full-featured online version with charts, grid view, and more.

FIRE Types Explained

Type Description
Coast FIRE Your investments compound to the full FIRE target without further contributions
Barista FIRE Part-time income covers expenses while investments grow
Fat FIRE Enhanced retirement lifestyle at 1.5x-2x standard spending
Lean FIRE Frugal retirement at 75% of standard spending

The Math

FIRE Number = Annual Spending / Safe Withdrawal Rate

Coast FIRE Number = FIRE Number / (1 + Real Return Rate)^Years

Real Return Rate = Investment Return - Inflation Rate

Default assumptions (all adjustable):

  • Investment return: 10% (S&P 500 historical average)
  • Inflation: 3% (US CPI average)
  • Safe withdrawal rate: 4% (Trinity Study)
  • Real return: ~7%

Data Sources

  • 4% Safe Withdrawal Rate — Trinity Study (Cooley, Hubbard & Walz, 1998)
  • Market Returns — S&P 500: ~10% nominal annual returns since 1926
  • Inflation Rate — US CPI historical average: ~3% annually

Built by

CoastFIRE Hub — Free FIRE calculator toolkit.

License

MIT License. Use it, share it, modify it.

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Free, open-source FIRE calculator. Find your Coast FIRE number — how much to invest today so compound interest does the rest. Zero dependencies.

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