Total Project Cost Calculator
Calculate total project costs including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead. Estimate budgets for construction, renovation, software development, and other projects.
Step 1: Cost Components
Total Cost Formula
Total Cost = (Labor Hours × Hourly Rate) + Materials + Equipment + Overhead
Overhead = Subtotal × Overhead Percentage
Step 2: Project Type & Options
Common Project Budgets
Small projects: $5,000 – $20,000
Medium projects: $20,000 – $100,000
Large projects: $100,000 – $500,000
Enterprise projects: $500,000+
Total Project Cost Results
Total Project Cost
Project Type Comparison
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Project Cost Calculation Formula
Total Cost = Labor + Materials + Equipment + Overhead + Contingency
Where:
• Labor = Labor Hours × Hourly Rate
• Materials = Cost of all materials
• Equipment = Rental or purchase costs
• Overhead = (Labor + Materials + Equipment) × Overhead Percentage
• Contingency = Subtotal × Contingency Percentage (if applicable)
Typical percentages:
• Overhead: 10-20% of direct costs
• Contingency: 5-15% of total costs
Example Calculation
Example: Small Construction Project
Labor: 200 hours × $50/hour = $10,000
Materials: $5,000
Equipment: $2,000
Subtotal: $17,000
Overhead (15%): $2,550
Contingency (10%): $1,955
Total Cost: $21,505
This represents a typical budget for a small home renovation or construction project.
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