Hourly Rate to Project Price Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
Quote $3,800 for the project.
40 hours at $75, plus a 20% buffer and $200 of costs.
Project price
$3,800
Most projects run over their first estimate. A 15% to 30% buffer protects your hourly rate without a difficult conversation later.
Show the working
75.00 × 40 = 3,000; + 20% = 3,600; + 200 = 3,800
If the work takes longer
| Hours used | Your real hourly rate |
|---|---|
| 32 | $113 |
| 40 | $90 |
| 48 | $75 |
| 56 | $64 |
| 64 | $56 |
Questions people ask
How do I price a project?
Estimate the hours, multiply by your rate, add a buffer for overruns and any costs you pass on, then add sales tax if you are registered.
How big a buffer?
15% to 30% for familiar work; more for new kinds of project or vague briefs.
Should I show the client the hours?
Many freelancers quote a fixed price without hours, so the client pays for the result and you keep the benefit of working fast.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: Standard business accounting formulasChecked by AotobEstimates only.Report an issue