Meeting Cost Calculator
Estimate the labor cost of a meeting from attendee count, duration, average hourly rate, and weekly frequency.
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Cost per meeting
$292.50
Person-hours
4.5h
Weekly cost
$877.50
Annual recurring cost
$45,630.00
Meeting cost is estimated from attendees, duration, and average hourly rate.
Recurring meeting cost multiplies the single meeting estimate by weekly frequency and 52 weeks.
Use a blended rate
A single average rate keeps the estimate quick and easy to discuss.
Include frequency
Recurring meetings often matter more than one-off meeting cost.
Example
Six people in a 45 minute meeting at $65/hour costs about $292.50.
Assumption
The average hourly rate is a reasonable blended cost for the attendees.
Limitation
It does not measure meeting value, outcomes, preparation time, or context-switching cost.
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How is meeting cost calculated?
Meeting cost equals attendees multiplied by meeting hours multiplied by average hourly rate.
Should I include fully loaded labor cost?
Use the average rate that matches your planning goal, such as wage cost only or fully loaded cost.
Can it estimate recurring meetings?
Yes. Add meetings per week to estimate weekly and annual recurring cost.
Does this judge whether a meeting is useful?
No. It only shows the time cost so teams can make clearer scheduling choices.
How is meeting cost calculated?
Meeting cost equals attendees multiplied by meeting hours multiplied by average hourly rate.
Should I include fully loaded labor cost?
Use the average rate that matches your planning goal, such as wage cost only or fully loaded cost.
Can it estimate recurring meetings?
Yes. Add meetings per week to estimate weekly and annual recurring cost.
Does this judge whether a meeting is useful?
No. It only shows the time cost so teams can make clearer scheduling choices.
Suggested workflow
Team time workflow
Estimate meeting cost, calculate work hours, then plan schedule windows.