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Resource Loading Calculator

Calculate FTE requirements across project phases.

Inputs

weeks
weeks
weeks
$

Results

Total Hours

2,640

Total Cost$224,400.00
Average FTEs4.4
Peak FTEs6
Phase 1 Cost$40,800.00
Phase 2 Cost$163,200.00
Phase 3 Cost$20,400.00
Utilization Smoothness73.3%
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the number of resources (people or equipment) available.
  2. Set each resource's available hours per week.
  3. Input the planned task assignments and estimated hours per resource.
  4. Review the utilization percentage for each resource.
  5. Resources above 85–90% utilization are at risk of burnout or delays — rebalance assignments.

How the result changes with Phase 2 Duration

Phase 2 DurationTotal Hours
205,520
7017,520
13031,920
18043,920

What each input means

Phase 1 Duration
Duration of Phase 1 in weeks.
Phase 1 FTEs
Full-time equivalents needed for Phase 1.
Phase 2 Duration
Duration of Phase 2 in weeks.
Phase 2 FTEs
Full-time equivalents needed for Phase 2.
Phase 3 Duration
Duration of Phase 3 in weeks.
Phase 3 FTEs
Full-time equivalents needed for Phase 3.
Blended Hourly Rate
Average blended hourly rate for team members.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Phase 1 Duration = 4, Phase 1 FTEs = 3, Phase 2 Duration = 8, Phase 2 FTEs = 6 = 7 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Hours
    Total Hours
    2640 = 2640
  3. Calculate Total Cost
    Total Cost
    224400 = $224,400
  4. Calculate Average FTEs
    Average FTEs
    4.4 = 4.4

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