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Billable Hours Calculator
Estimate annual billable hours from working weeks, days, and utilisation.
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About Billable Hours Calculator
Billable Hours Calculator estimates total annual billable working hours based on working weeks, days per week, and billable utilization percentage.
How to use Billable Hours Calculator
- Enter working weeks per year (accounting for holidays and leave).
- Enter working days per week and hours per day.
- Specify target billable utilization percentage (e.g. 65%).
- Click Calculate to view total annual billable hours.
Examples
Weeks: 46 wks, Days: 5 days/wk, Hours: 8 hrs/day (1,840 total hrs), Utilization: 60% Result: 1,104 billable hours per year.
FAQ
What is utilization percentage?
Utilization percentage is the proportion of working hours spent on revenue-generating client work versus administrative tasks.
What is realistic utilization for solo freelancers?
Solo freelancers typically achieve 55% to 70% billable utilization.