Project Cost Calculator
Estimate total project cost from labor, materials, other direct costs and contingency.
Enter your figures
Enter the values below to calculate your result.
Calculation Results
Based on the figures you entered.
Estimated project cost includes direct costs plus the selected contingency allowance.
About this calculation
Estimate the budget required to complete a project by adding direct costs and a contingency allowance.
How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Currency โ Display Only; Labor Cost ($); Materials Cost ($); Other Direct Costs ($); Contingency (%). Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The total is the sum of the cost items and any contingency or allocation entered. Check whether each amount is monthly or annual so unlike periods are not accidentally compared.
When to use it
Use this to budget business or project costs and compare the estimate with actual spending.