Translation Cost Calculator
Calculate per-word translation cost for multiple languages.
Inputs
$
Results
Total Cost (All Languages)
$37,440.00
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Cost per Language$12,480.00
Days per Language32 days
Weeks per Language7 weeks
Market Reach Multiplier1.3×
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Word Count, Rate per Word, and Number of Languages.
- Set Include Review (0=No, 1=Yes).
- Review the Total Cost (All Languages) ($) result.
- Use Cost per Language ($) and Days per Language (days) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Word Count
| Word Count | Total Cost (All Languages) |
|---|---|
| 50,090 | $23,442.12 |
| 175,065 | $81,930.42 |
| 325,035 | $152,116.38 |
| 450,010 | $210,604.68 |
What each input means
- Word Count
- Total word count to be translated.
- Rate per Word
- Translator rate per word (common: $0.08-$0.20).
- Number of Languages
- Number of target languages.
- Include Review (0=No, 1=Yes)
- 0 = translation only, 1 = translation + proofreading review (adds ~30%).
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersWord Count = 80000, Rate per Word = 0.12, Number of Languages = 3, Include Review (0=No, 1=Yes) = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total CostTotal Cost37440 = $37,440
- Calculate Cost per LanguageCost per Language12480 = $12,480
- Calculate Days per LanguageDays per Language32 = 32
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