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Meeting Cost Calculator

Calculate how much your meetings really cost and make better decisions about when to meet

Calculate Meeting Cost

How many people attend the meeting

Average cost per hour per attendee

In minutes

Times per year (for recurring meetings)

About Meeting Costs

Meetings have hidden costs. This calculator reveals the true expense of gathering your team, helping you decide if a meeting is worth it or if an email would suffice.

Average knowledge worker spends 18 hours/week in meetings
Unnecessary meetings cost companies billions annually
Reducing meeting duration by 15 minutes saves significant cost

Enter meeting details to calculate cost

How to Run Better Meetings

Best practices for reducing meeting costs and improving productivity:

Always Set an Agenda

Define clear objectives and topics before the meeting. Share the agenda in advance so attendees can prepare and meetings stay focused.

Invite Only Necessary People

Each additional attendee multiplies cost. Only invite people who truly need to participate or make decisions. Send notes to others.

Start and End on Time

Starting 5 minutes late wastes 5 minutes × number of attendees. Respect everyone's time by starting promptly and ending when scheduled.

Consider Alternatives

Ask: could this be an email, Slack message, or async update instead? Reserve meetings for collaboration, decisions, and discussions that benefit from real-time interaction.

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