Free tool
Billable Hours Calculator
Work out how much to bill and what share of your time is billable. Enter your billable hours and rate — add non-billable hours to see your billable percentage too.
Billable amount
$9,000
Billable hours × rate
Billable percentage
75%
Billable ÷ total hours
Formula
Billable % = Billable hours ÷ Total hours × 100
How to calculate billable hours
- 1Enter billable hours. Total the hours you can charge a client for in the period.
- 2Enter your hourly rate. Use your standard or blended billable rate.
- 3Multiply for the amount. Billable amount = billable hours × hourly rate.
- 4Add non-billable hours for %. Billable percentage = billable hours ÷ total hours × 100.
Frequently asked questions
What are billable hours?
Hours you can charge a client for under your contract or rate card — as opposed to non-billable time like admin, internal meetings, or business development.
How do I calculate my billable amount?
Multiply billable hours by your hourly rate. For a blended team rate, use the average billable rate across the people involved.
What is a healthy billable percentage?
It depends on the role and firm, but client-facing consultants often aim for 70–85% of their tracked time being billable.
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