Burnout Risk Score Calculator
Are you just tired, or are you approaching a dangerous mental breakdown? Check your risk.
Likert scale (0-6) mapping exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy subscales.
Burnout Risk Score Calculator Methodology & Instructions
Step-By-Step Guide
- Answer the 5 critical workplace boundary questions.
- Be completely honest about how often you check emails outside of work.
- Click calculate to aggregate your stress penalty points.
- Review your Burnout Risk Percentage.
- Use this data as justification to set better boundaries with your boss.
Occupational Stress Assessment
Risk Score = [Σ(Stress Factors) / Max Stress Possible] × 100
Understanding Your Results
| Burnout Score | Diagnosis | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| 0% – 25% | Healthy Boundaries | You are successfully managing workplace stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Keep it up. |
| 26% – 50% | Moderate Stress | You are experiencing friction. It might be time to take a long weekend and re-establish your after-hours boundaries. |
| 51% – 75% | High Burnout Risk | You are nearing clinical exhaustion. Your productivity is likely dropping despite working longer hours. Plan a full vacation soon. |
| 76% – 100% | Critical Burnout | Red alert. Your mental and physical health are actively deteriorating due to work. You need immediate paid time off and possibly a career shift. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is burnout measured?
Burnout is measured using metrics such as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism), and reduced personal accomplishment. This tool distills these clinical concepts into a simple behavioral questionnaire.
What is the most common cause of burnout?
Chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. The loudest warning signs include checking emails constantly after hours, sacrificing weekends, and skipping vacation days.
Primary Reference Sources: World Health Organization (WHO) on Burn-out
Standardized Calculation Engine · Last updated July 6, 2026