Meeting cost calculator
What this meeting really costs, once, per week and over a year?
How it works
Cost = attendees × hourly cost × length. An employee's hourly cost to the company is often 1.5 to 2 times their gross hourly wage.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Attendees8
- Average hourly cost per person45
- Length (minutes)60
- Times per week1
you get:
- Cost of the meeting€360.00
- Per minute€6.00
- Per month€1,558.80
- Per year (46 weeks)€16,560.00
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Meeting cost calculator” tool work?
Cost = attendees × hourly cost × length. An employee's hourly cost to the company is often 1.5 to 2 times their gross hourly wage.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: attendees, average hourly cost per person, length, times per week. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Attendees: 8; Average hourly cost per person: 45; Length (minutes): 60; Times per week: 1 → Cost of the meeting: €360.00; Per minute: €6.00.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.