Meeting Cost Calculator
See the real cost of meetings based on attendees, salaries, and duration. Make every meeting count.
This 30-minute meeting costs
$72.12
$2.40 per minute
$36.06
15 min
$72.12
30 min
$144.23
60 min
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How is the meeting cost calculated?
The calculator multiplies each attendee's hourly rate by the meeting duration, then sums the cost for all attendees. Hourly rates can be entered directly or derived from annual salaries (divided by 2,080 working hours per year).
Why should I track the cost of meetings?
Meetings are one of the largest hidden costs in any organization. Studies show that unnecessary meetings cost U.S. companies $37 billion annually. Knowing the real cost helps teams make better decisions about when a meeting is truly needed versus an email or async update.
What is the average cost of a meeting?
The average cost varies widely by company size and seniority of attendees. A typical 1-hour meeting with 6 mid-level employees costs between $350 and $700. Executive meetings with 8-10 people can easily exceed $2,000 per hour.
How can I reduce meeting costs?
Keep meetings short (aim for 25 or 50 minutes instead of 30 or 60), invite only essential participants, always have a clear agenda, and consider async alternatives like shared documents or recorded video updates for status meetings.