Shift Staffing Calculator
Calculate weekly shift coverage hours and the FTE requirement for a recurring shift pattern.
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How to use this calculator
What to enter
Enter or select the following as requested: Operating days / week; Shifts / day; Workers / shift; Hours / shift; Break / shift; FTE hours / week. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.
What the result means
The staffing estimate derives required worker-hours from operating days, shifts, workers per shift, shift length, and break time, then compares coverage with the stated weekly FTE hours. Confirm whether breaks are paid and whether leave, handovers, training, and relief coverage are included.
When to use it
Use this to estimate staffing levels for a repeating shift pattern. Validate against service demand, local working-time rules, rest periods, and actual employee availability before publishing the roster.