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Project Pricing Calculator
Estimate a project price from hours, rate, costs, and contingency.
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About Project Pricing Calculator
Project Pricing Calculator builds client project price quotes from estimated billable hours, hourly rate, direct expenses, and contingency buffers.
How to use Project Pricing Calculator
- Enter estimated project labor hours.
- Enter billable hourly rate.
- Enter direct project expenses (software licenses, subcontractor fees).
- Specify contingency buffer percentage (typically 10-20%).
- Click Calculate to generate total fixed project quote.
Examples
Hours: 40 hrs, Rate: £50.00/hr, Direct Expenses: £200.00, Contingency: 15% Result: Total Project Quote: £2,530.00
FAQ
Why use fixed project pricing instead of hourly billing?
Fixed pricing aligns client expectations on scope while allowing efficient freelancers to earn higher effective hourly rates.
How does contingency buffer protect profit?
Contingency buffers absorb extra scope refinement hours without reducing base project profit margins.
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