The invention discloses a method for detecting a gas flow rate through a weight loss method. The method is used for dynamically analyzing the gas flow rate and comprises the steps of establishing dynamic connection between an electronic balance and a computer, starting a gas generator, starting timing and weighing, calculating the gas volume flow rate per unit time, obtaining a flow-time curve graph, and processing and analyzing detection data. According to the method, the electronic balance and the computer are connected dynamically, the gas mass flow rate of the gas generator is detected in real time, weighing software of the computer is used for finishing corresponding detection processes, and the method comprises model selection and configuration of the balance, conversion of the volume flow rate, setting of detection duration, drawing of the flow-time curve graph and processing and analyzing of data. The method is widely used for detection of gas flow rates of various medium and small gas generators and can be used for dynamic detection of gas flow rates with mass and time changed correspondingly. The method has the advantages of being simple to operate, safe to detect, high in detection precision and good in field adaptability.