Meeting Cost Calculator

Every meeting has a price tag. Enter who's in the room and how long it runs, and see what it costs per meeting and per year.

$
minutes
Cost of one meeting$326.92
Cost per minute
$5.45
Per year at this frequency
$17,000
Person-hours per year
416

Cost of a one-hour meeting

Average salary $85,000:

AttendeesPer meetingWeekly, per year
3 people$122.60$6,375
5 people$204.33$10,625
8 people$326.92$17,000
12 people$490.38$25,500
20 people$817.31$42,500

How it works

Hourly cost per person = salary Γ· 2,080 work hours. Multiply by attendees and meeting length. Benefits and overhead would make the real number higher.

Tips

  • Send an agenda before the meeting and end early when you're done.
  • Ask whether everyone on the invite needs to be there.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this at work?

Share the result link in the meeting invite. It's a gentle way to suggest a shorter agenda.