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Man Hours Calculator

Calculate project labor hours, costs, and workforce planning

Project Labor Calculation

Calculation Mode

Basic Man Hours Calculation

Number of team members working

Hours each person will work

Formula:

Man Hours = People × Hours per Person

Man Hours = 5 × 80 = 400 hours

Cost Information

$

Cost per hour per person

Project Analysis Results

5
People
80.0
Hours per Person
400
Total Man Hours
$10,000
Total Cost

Time Breakdown per Person

Total Hours:80.0 hours
Business Days:10 days
Work Weeks:2 weeks
Months:1 months

Cost Analysis

Cost per Hour:$25.00
Cost per Day:$200.00
Cost per Person:$2000.00
Total Project Cost:$10,000

Project Efficiency Metrics

80.0
Hours per Person
10
Business Days Duration
$1000
Daily Project Cost

Project Planning Recommendations

Example: Construction Project

Project Requirements

Project: Office renovation

Total Hours Needed: 400 hours

Available Workers: 5 people

Hourly Rate: $25/hour

Man Hours Calculation

Formula: Man Hours = People × Hours per Person

Hours per Person: 400 ÷ 5 = 80 hours each

Duration: 80 hours = 10 business days (2 weeks)

Total Cost: 400 hours × $25 = $10,000

Cost per Person: $10,000 ÷ 5 = $2,000 each

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Calculation Modes

Basic Mode

Calculate total man hours from people and hours per person

Reverse Mode

Calculate hours per person from total hours and people

Budget Mode

Plan team size and pay based on available budget

Time Conversion Guide

8 hours = 1 business day

40 hours = 1 work week (5 days)

173 hours = 1 month (avg)

2,080 hours = 1 year (full-time)

Project Planning Tips

Add 10-20% buffer time for unexpected issues

Consider skill levels when assigning hours

Account for meetings and administrative time

Plan for breaks and vacation time

Document assumptions and constraints

Understanding Man Hours Calculation

What are Man Hours?

Man hours (also called person hours or labor hours) represent the total amount of work performed by a team, calculated by multiplying the number of people by the hours each person works. This metric is essential for project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Why Calculate Man Hours?

  • Project timeline estimation
  • Budget planning and cost control
  • Resource allocation optimization
  • Team size determination

Calculation Formulas

Basic Formula:

Man Hours = People × Hours per Person

Cost Formula:

Total Cost = Man Hours × Hourly Rate

Reverse Formula:

Hours per Person = Total Hours ÷ People

Common Applications

Construction Projects

  • • Building construction
  • • Renovation work
  • • Infrastructure projects
  • • Maintenance tasks

Software Development

  • • Feature development
  • • Bug fixing
  • • Testing phases
  • • Code reviews

Manufacturing

  • • Production planning
  • • Assembly lines
  • • Quality control
  • • Equipment setup
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