Freelance Project Pricing Calculator

Calculate the right price for your freelance projects. This calculator factors in your estimated hours, expenses, profit margin, and risk buffer to help you quote confidently without underpricing your work.

Project Pricing Calculator

Software, assets, tools for this project

Buffer for scope creep and unknowns

How to Price Freelance Projects

Project pricing should cover your time, expenses, risks, and include profit. Many freelancers make the mistake of only charging for hours worked.

Why Add a Risk Buffer?

Projects rarely go exactly as planned. Add 10-20% buffer for:

  • Scope creep
  • Client revisions
  • Technical challenges
  • Communication overhead
Project Price Formula:
Base Cost = (Hours × Hourly Rate) + Expenses
With Risk = Base Cost × (1 + Risk%/100)
Final Price = With Risk × (1 + Profit%/100)

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