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Meeting Cost Calculator

How much do your meetings really cost? Calculate the true expense based on attendees' salaries, duration, and frequency. Includes a live cost ticker.

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About This Tool

The Hidden Cost of Meetings

Meetings are the #1 time killer in the modern workplace. A Harvard Business Review study found that executives spend an average of 23 hours per week in meetings, up from less than 10 hours in the 1960s. When you factor in preparation and follow-up, meetings consume even more productivity.

How the Calculator Works

  1. Enter the number of meeting attendees
  2. Set the average annual salary for attendees
  3. Choose meeting duration and overhead multiplier
  4. Select how often this meeting recurs for annual impact

The formula: Cost = Attendees x (Annual Salary / Working Hours) x Overhead x (Duration / 60). According to Harvard Business Review, many organizations can recover 20-30% of meeting time.

Related: Pomodoro Timer for focused work, and Employee Cost Calculator.

The Meeting Cost Calculator reveals the true financial cost of your meetings by multiplying participant salaries, meeting duration, and overhead factors. Enter the number of attendees, their average annual salary, and the meeting length, and the tool shows you exactly how much that meeting costs your organisation. It supports multiple currencies including Nigerian Naira, South African Rand, and Kenyan Shilling. Use it to justify reducing unnecessary meetings, shortening agendas, or trimming invite lists. Managers, team leads, and executives who want to foster a culture of productive, cost-conscious meetings will find this calculator eye-opening and actionable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is meeting cost calculated?
Cost = (sum of hourly rates) x duration. Hourly rate = annual salary / working hours per year, multiplied by overhead.
Does it include overhead costs?
Yes, you can choose an overhead multiplier (1x-2x) to account for benefits, office space, and equipment.
How can I reduce meeting costs?
Reduce duration, invite fewer people, have clear agendas, use async communication, and eliminate recurring meetings that lost their purpose.
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Meeting Cost Calculator: quick guide

Not sure how to get the most from the Meeting Cost Calculator? Enter your data and it returns an organised, ready-to-use result — built for all 54 African countries.

  • What you get: an organised, ready-to-use result, so you can move from a quick look to a real decision.
  • How it works: the Meeting Cost Calculator takes your data and shows the working, not just a single number.
  • What to check: confirm the figures before you share them before you rely on the result.

Reviewed 2026. Results are a guide — always confirm the figures before you share them before acting.

Meeting Cost Calculator — enter your details above to see your result.

Meeting Cost Calculator FAQ

How do I use the Meeting Cost Calculator?

Enter your data in the fields above. The Meeting Cost Calculator then gives you an organised, ready-to-use result you can use straight away.

How accurate is the Meeting Cost Calculator?

It is as accurate as the values you enter and shows the assumptions behind the result. Always confirm the figures before you share them before you rely on it.

Is the Meeting Cost Calculator free, and does it cover my country?

Yes — it is completely free, works on any phone or computer with no signup, and is built for all 54 African countries.