Enter the initial and final revenue into the calculator to determine the decrease in revenue. This calculator helps in understanding the reduction in income over a period.

Revenue Decrease Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the decrease in revenue.

RD = IR - FR

Variables:

  • RD is the revenue decrease ($)
  • IR is the initial revenue ($)
  • FR is the final revenue ($)

To calculate the revenue decrease, subtract the final revenue from the initial revenue.

What is Revenue Decrease?

Revenue decrease is the reduction in income that a business experiences between two time periods. It is an important metric for businesses to monitor as it can indicate changes in market conditions, customer preferences, or the effectiveness of sales and marketing strategies. Understanding revenue decrease can help businesses make informed decisions to improve their financial performance.

How to Calculate Revenue Decrease?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Revenue Decrease.


  1. First, determine the initial revenue (IR) in dollars.
  2. Next, determine the final revenue (FR) in dollars.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = RD = IR – FR.
  4. Finally, calculate the Revenue Decrease (RD) in dollars.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Initial Revenue (IR) = $500,000

Final Revenue (FR) = $450,000