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Day Rate Calculator
Calculate a day rate from an hourly rate and working hours per day.
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About Day Rate Calculator
Day Rate Calculator calculates standard freelance day rates from hourly rates and daily working hours, including half-day options.
How to use Day Rate Calculator
- Enter target hourly rate.
- Enter billable hours per day (typically 7 or 8 hours).
- Click Calculate to determine full day rate and half day rate.
- Review day rate comparison.
Examples
Hourly Rate: £60.00, Hours per Day: 7.5 Result: Day Rate: £450.00 (Half Day Rate: £225.00)
FAQ
What is a standard freelance working day length?
Standard UK professional contracts typically specify 7.5 billable hours per working day.
Should day rates include travel expenses?
Remote day rates exclude travel; specify travel expenses separately when client site visits are required.
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