Cost per Minute Calculator
Calculate cost per minute for any service, activity, or time-based expense with instant results
Calculate Cost per Minute
Total amount paid for the service or activity
Total time spent on the service or activity
Cost Breakdown Results
Formula used: Cost per minute = Total cost ÷ Total duration (in minutes)
Cost Analysis
Example Calculations
Psychologist Session
Total Cost: $40.00
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost per minute: $40 ÷ 60 = $0.67
Cost per hour: $40.00
Phone Call
Total Cost: $5.00
Duration: 25 minutes
Cost per minute: $5 ÷ 25 = $0.20
Cost per hour: $12.00
Consultation Service
Total Cost: $120.00
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Cost per minute: $120 ÷ 120 = $1.00
Cost per hour: $60.00
Common Use Cases
Professional Services
Consulting, therapy, legal advice
Communication
Phone calls, video conferences
Education & Training
Tutoring, courses, workshops
Entertainment
Gaming, activities, experiences
Calculation Tips
Include all costs (fees, taxes, extras) in total cost
Use actual time spent, not scheduled time
Compare rates across different services
Consider value received, not just cost
Factor in preparation and follow-up time
Understanding Cost per Minute Calculations
What is Cost per Minute?
Cost per minute is a unit price measurement that shows how much you pay for each minute of a service, activity, or time-based expense. It's calculated by dividing the total cost by the total duration in minutes.
Why Calculate Cost per Minute?
- •Compare value across different services
- •Budget for time-based expenses
- •Make informed purchasing decisions
- •Track cost efficiency
Calculation Formula
Cost per Minute = Total Cost ÷ Duration (minutes)
Example Calculation
Service cost: $30
Duration: 20 minutes
Cost per minute: $30 ÷ 20 = $1.50
Time Conversions
- Hours to minutes: multiply by 60
- Seconds to minutes: divide by 60
- Cost per hour: cost per minute × 60
- Cost per second: cost per minute ÷ 60
Real-World Applications
🏥 Healthcare Services
- • Doctor consultations
- • Therapy sessions
- • Dental procedures
- • Medical treatments
- • Wellness services
💼 Business Services
- • Legal consultations
- • Accounting services
- • Business coaching
- • IT support
- • Marketing consulting
🎓 Education & Training
- • Private tutoring
- • Music lessons
- • Language classes
- • Online courses
- • Skills workshops