How is the meeting cost calculated?

The calculator multiplies the number of attendees by the meeting duration and the average wage rate to get direct labour cost. It then adds the overhead fraction of that labour cost and the fixed meeting cost to give the total estimated cost.

What is the overhead fraction?

The overhead fraction represents additional costs beyond wages, such as benefits, office space, utilities, and equipment. Enter it as a decimal (e.g., 0.30 for 30%). The calculator multiplies the direct labour cost by this fraction to add overhead.

What should I include in fixed meeting cost?

Fixed meeting cost covers expenses that don't vary with attendee count or duration, like room rental, catering, or technology setup. Enter the total amount in your currency.

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Meeting Cost Calculator.

Estimate direct labour and overhead cost from explicit attendance, duration, wage, and fixed-cost inputs.

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Attendees

Meeting duration

Average wage rate

Overhead fraction

Fixed meeting cost

Direct labour cost

$210.00

Overhead cost

$42.00

Fixed cost

$0.00

Total meeting cost

$252.00

Cost per attendee

42currency/person

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FAQs

What assumptions are used?

Every rate, efficacy, duration, and usage factor is entered explicitly; the calculator does not fetch live or regional data.

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Use Cases

Budgeting for recurring meetings

Use the calculator to estimate the cost of weekly or monthly meetings to better allocate budgets and identify potential savings.

Example: A 1-hour team meeting with 10 attendees at $50/hour and 20% overhead costs $600 plus fixed costs.

Deciding on meeting necessity

Before scheduling a meeting, estimate its cost to determine if the time and resources are justified or if an email would suffice.

Example: A 2-hour meeting with 5 attendees at $80/hour and 30% overhead costs $1,040.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the meeting cost calculated?: The calculator multiplies the number of attendees by the meeting duration and the average wage rate to get direct labour cost. It then adds the overhead fraction of that labour cost and the fixed meeting cost to give the total estimated cost.
What is the overhead fraction?: The overhead fraction represents additional costs beyond wages, such as benefits, office space, utilities, and equipment. Enter it as a decimal (e.g., 0.30 for 30%). The calculator multiplies the direct labour cost by this fraction to add overhead.
What should I include in fixed meeting cost?: Fixed meeting cost covers expenses that don't vary with attendee count or duration, like room rental, catering, or technology setup. Enter the total amount in your currency.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

Use the average wage rate of all attendees, not just the highest earner, for a more accurate estimate.
Include a realistic overhead fraction (e.g., 20-30%) to account for benefits and office costs.
Add any external costs like catering or room rental in the fixed meeting cost field.
Run the calculator for different scenarios to compare costs and make informed decisions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting to convert overhead percentage to a decimal (e.g., 30% should be 0.30).
Using hourly wage for salaried employees without dividing annual salary by working hours.
Ignoring fixed costs like room booking or technology fees, leading to underestimation.

Last updated: August 13, 2026