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Calculate what to charge for a freelance project

Combine hours, rate, revisions, costs, risk, and profit markup to get a minimum price and a defensible quote before sending the proposal.

Updated August 1, 2026

Project details

The tool applies percentages as markups on costs. It does not calculate tax or determine what the market will accept.

ESTIMATED QUOTE

$3,240.00
Recommended price$3,240.00
Minimum price before risk and profit$2,450.00
Hours including revisions46.0
Added profit markup$539.00
Estimated effective rate$67.17
50% deposit$1,620.00

Sentence for presenting the price

For the agreed scope, my project quote is $3,240.00. It includes approximately 46.0 hours across delivery and planned revisions. I propose a $1,620.00 deposit, with the balance tied to the proposal milestones. Any scope change will be quoted and approved separately before work begins.

Amounts and hours are calculated on this device. They are not sent or stored.

01 · PRICE WITH SCOPE

Present a number you can explain

1. Estimate

Include delivery, meetings, management, and likely revision time.

2. Protect

Add direct costs and a buffer proportional to the real risk.

3. Define

Specify deliverables, revisions, milestones, payments, and exclusions.

4. Negotiate

If the budget changes, change one scope or timing variable.

FREE WORKSHEET · 3 PAGES

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the recommended price include tax?

No. Add applicable taxes separately and seek professional guidance when appropriate.

Are profit markup and risk buffer the same?

No. The buffer covers expected uncertainty; profit markup supports business risk and service sustainability.

Does PDF Club save my numbers?

No. The calculation stays in the browser and the form sends only your email and topic interest.