Project quote calculator

Turn an hours estimate into a fixed price that includes a buffer for the unknowns.

Estimated hoursHourly rate ($)Risk buffer (%)Fixed costs ($)

About this tool

Quote = hours x rate x (1 + buffer) + fixed costs. Estimates are usually optimistic, so a 15 to 30 percent buffer is common for work with unknowns. Put the scope and what is out of scope in writing next to any fixed price.