Meeting Cost Calculator

Enter attendees and average hourly rate to see how much that meeting really costs. Start the live ticker to watch costs accumulate in real time.

How to use Meeting Cost Calculator

1. Enter number of attendees and average hourly rate.
2. Set the meeting duration in hours and minutes, or pick a preset.
3. Review total cost, cost per minute, cost per person, and hourly burn rate.
4. Click 'Start Meeting' to run the live ticker and see costs accumulate in real time.

What is Meeting Cost Calculator?

FAQ

How is meeting cost calculated?

Total cost = Number of attendees × Hourly rate × Meeting duration in hours. Cost per minute = Total cost ÷ Total minutes. Each person's share = Total cost ÷ Attendees. Hourly burn rate = Attendees × Hourly rate.

What are 'ridiculous comparisons'?

A fun way to frame meeting costs. For example, a $300 meeting is equivalent to roughly 20 large pizzas or 20 coffee subscriptions. It helps put meeting costs in perspective.

Does the ticker really run in real time?

Yes. Click 'Start Meeting' and the cost counter updates every 200ms, simulating how the cost of a meeting accumulates second by second.

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