Project Hour Budget Calculator
See how many hours a client's budget allows, or what rate you need to quote—while keeping your profit. 100% in your browser.
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Work Out Available Hours
Total budget the client has in mind.
The rate you want to charge.
Reserved from the budget before labour.
Your Results
Available hours
From a $5000.00 budget
66.67 hrs
Project budget
$5000.00
This calculator provides estimation only. All results are for reference purposes only and do not constitute professional tax, financial, or legal advice. Please consult a qualified professional for official financial decisions.
Make Every Project Budget Work for You
Budget, Hours and Rate Are the Same Equation
A project budget, the hours it takes and your rate are three sides of one simple relationship: budget equals hours times rate. When a client announces a budget, you instantly need the other two sides—how many hours you can spend, or what rate to quote. This calculator moves between those answers instantly.
Count the Hours a Budget Really Buys
Start with the budget the client has for labour, divide by your rate, and the result tells you the maximum time the project can take before you start losing money. Add a target profit margin and the calculator reserves profits first, so the hours shown keep your margin intact.
Find the Rate a Fixed Budget Demands
When a client sets the budget and the work needs a firm number of hours, flip to rate mode. Dividing the usable budget by the hours gives the minimum rate you must quote to deliver within budget and still earn your margin—useful ammunition before you agree to scope.
How to Use This Calculator
Choose whether you want hours or rate, enter the project budget and the relevant figure (your rate or planned hours), and set an optional target profit margin. The key result updates live and is highlighted. Adjust the inputs to see how a higher margin shortens the hours you can offer, or a tighter budget raises the rate you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about using this calculator.