Productivity
Meeting Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of a meeting based on number of attendees, average salary, and meeting duration.
Meeting Cost
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How It Works
Cost = Attendees Γ (Annual Salary Γ· 2,080 work hours Γ· 60 min) Γ Duration in minutes. This gives the direct labor cost only β does not include overhead, lost productivity, or management time.
Example
8 people at $75,000 average salary in a 60-minute meeting β $1,731. An unnecessary 30-minute status update for 10 people costs $865.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make meetings more efficient?
Set a clear agenda, invite only essential attendees, time-box each item, and end 5 minutes early. Use async updates (Slack, Loom) for information sharing that doesn't require discussion.
What is the real cost of meetings?
Direct labor cost plus indirect costs: context-switching productivity loss (20β30 minutes recovery time), delayed work, and morale impact. Real cost is often 3β4Γ the calculated salary cost.
How many hours per week do employees spend in meetings?
Research shows professionals spend an average of 31β62 hours/month in meetings. C-suite executives spend up to 72% of their time in meetings.