Meeting Cost Calculator
Calculate the real cost of meetings based on participants' hourly rates. Perfect for justifying async work and making meetings more efficient!
Total Meeting Cost
$100.00
Could be a weekend getaway 🏖️
$1.67
2
$50.00/hr
Every minute this meeting runs costs
$1.67
Custom: 60 minutes (1.0 hours)
💡 Tips for Efficient Meetings
- • Could this meeting be an email? If yes, send an email instead.
- • Keep meetings to 25 or 50 minutes to give people buffer time.
- • Only invite people who truly need to be there.
- • Always have a clear agenda and desired outcome.
- • Start on time, end on time (or early!).
Features
- Add unlimited participants
- Individual hourly rates
- Multiple currency support
- Real-time cost calculation
- Cost per minute display
- Fun cost comparisons
How to Use
- 1Add participants with their hourly rates
- 2Set the meeting duration
- 3Choose your currency
- 4See the total meeting cost
- 5Use this to justify shorter meetings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why calculate meeting costs?
Understanding the true cost of meetings helps organizations make better decisions about when meetings are necessary and encourages more efficient communication.
What hourly rate should I use?
Use the fully loaded cost (salary + benefits + overhead) for accurate calculations. A simple estimate is salary × 1.4 for benefits and overhead.
How can I reduce meeting costs?
Invite fewer people, make meetings shorter, have clear agendas, or consider if the meeting could be an email or Slack message instead.
Is this just for fun?
It's both fun and practical! Many companies use meeting cost awareness to promote better meeting culture and reduce unnecessary meetings.