FREE FREELANCE CALCULATOR
Freelance Project Quote Calculator
A project price should account for the work itself, costs you pay to deliver it, and a sensible buffer for uncertainty.
Price a project
02Project quote
Add estimated hours, project costs, and a buffer for changes.
Estimated result$4,140.00
A starting quote before any sales tax or client-specific terms.
How it works
Enter your own figures above. The result updates as you change the inputs.
Formula
(estimated hours × hourly rate + direct project costs) × (1 + buffer percentage)
Example
At 40 hours, $85 per hour, $200 in direct costs, and a 15% buffer, the starting quote is $4,140.
Tips for using the result
- Write down the deliverables and revision limit alongside the quote.
- Include subcontractors, software, and purchased assets in direct costs.
- Check the quote against the value and risk of the work before sending it.
Planning estimates only. This tool does not calculate taxes or provide financial advice. Amounts display in USD; use the same currency for every monetary input.