Cost per Minute Calculator
Useful for call centers, consultants, rental equipment, and subscription services—understand the true cost per unit of time.
Convert hours × 60 for quick entry.
Example: 85% of recorded time is billable to clients.
Total cost: $75.00
Effective minutes: 178.50 minute(s)(based on 85% billable time)
Cost per minute: $0.4202
$0.4202
Per minute
$25.21
Per hour
$0.0070
Per second
How to Use This Calculator
Gather expense totals
Sum invoices, payroll, or subscription spend for the period in question.
Count time spent
Use time-tracking logs or call center reports to determine total minutes.
Determine billable ratio
If some time is non-billable, enter the percentage to reflect real cost per usable minute.
Formula
Effective Minutes = Total Minutes × (Billable % ÷ 100)
Cost per Minute = Total Cost ÷ Effective Minutes
Cost per Hour = Cost per Minute × 60
Example: $75 / (210 min × 85%) → Effective time 178.5 min → $0.420 per minute.
Use Cases
- Calculate per-minute billing rates for consulting or coaching calls.
- Understand call center cost per talk-minute to optimize staffing.
- Evaluate equipment rental costs per minute of use.
- Compare streaming or SaaS pricing models based on utilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enter hours instead of minutes?
Convert hours to minutes first (hours × 60) for accurate results.
How do I handle multiple cost categories?
Sum all relevant costs before entry or use the Cost per Mile Calculator for multi-line inputs.
Why adjust for billable percentage?
Not all recorded time is billable; adjusting reflects the true cost of minutes you can invoice or utilize.
Is the output useful for ROI calculations?
Yes—compare revenue per minute vs. cost per minute to evaluate profitability of services or campaigns.