What this calculator does
This tool turns the three classic Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) subscales into a single, easy-to-read burnout index from 0 to 100. The MBI measures three dimensions of occupational burnout: Emotional Exhaustion (EE), Depersonalization (DP), and Personal Accomplishment (PA). On their own these three numbers can be hard to interpret, so this quick score blends them into one figure where a higher value means a higher overall burnout signal.
How to use it
Enter each subscale total: Emotional Exhaustion (0-54), Depersonalization (0-30), and Personal Accomplishment (0-48). Because high accomplishment reduces burnout, the formula reverses it. Press calculate to see your index out of 100 alongside each subscale value. Treat the result as a self-reflection aid, not a clinical diagnosis.
The formula explained
The index is computed as $$\text{Burnout Index} = \frac{\text{EE} + \text{DP} - \text{PA} + 48}{132} \times 100$$ Adding back the PA maximum (48) flips the accomplishment scale so that low accomplishment increases the score. The denominator 132 is the sum of the three subscale maxima (\(54 + 30 + 48\)), which keeps the output bounded between 0 and 100.
Worked example
Suppose EE = 27, DP = 15, PA = 24. Then the numerator is $$27 + 15 - 24 + 48 = 66.$$ Dividing by 132 gives \(0.5\), and multiplying by 100 yields a burnout index of 50 — right in the middle of the scale, suggesting moderate burnout risk.
FAQ
Is this a medical diagnosis? No. It is a simplified scoring aid based on the MBI dimensions and should not replace advice from a qualified professional.
What is a "good" score? Lower is better. Scores toward 0 indicate low burnout; scores toward 100 indicate high exhaustion and cynicism with low accomplishment.
Why is personal accomplishment subtracted? High personal accomplishment protects against burnout, so the formula reverses it so the final number consistently rises with burnout severity.
