Meeting Cost Calculator
Calculate the dollar cost of meetings.
Inputs
min
$
min
Results
Cost Per Meeting
$550.00
≈ 10 tanks of gas
Weekly Cost$1,650.00
Monthly Cost$7,144.50
Annual Cost$85,800.00
Weekly Hours Consumed30 hrs
FTE Equivalent0.75
Cost Per Minute$7.33
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of meeting attendees.
- Set the average fully loaded hourly cost per attendee.
- Enter the meeting duration in minutes.
- Review the real-time cost of the meeting as it progresses.
- Use the cost figure to evaluate whether the meeting's outcome justifies the expense — consider async alternatives.
How the result changes with Number of Attendees
| Number of Attendees | Cost Per Meeting |
|---|---|
| 101 | $6,943.75 |
| 351 | $24,131.25 |
| 650 | $44,687.50 |
| 900 | $61,875.00 |
What each input means
- Number of Attendees
- Number of people attending the meeting.
- Meeting Duration
- Meeting duration in minutes.
- Avg Hourly Cost
- Average burdened hourly cost of attendees.
- Meetings Per Week
- How often this meeting occurs per week.
- Prep Time Per Person
- Average preparation time per attendee.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersNumber of Attendees = 8, Meeting Duration = 60, Avg Hourly Cost = 55, Meetings Per Week = 3 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Cost Per MeetingCost Per Meeting550 = $550
- Calculate Weekly CostWeekly Cost1650 = $1,650
- Calculate Monthly CostMonthly Cost7144.5 = $7,144.5
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