How to Use the Real-Time Meeting Cost Ticker & Calculator
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Enter the Number of Attendees in the meeting.
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Enter the Average Hourly Wage / Billing Rate per attendee.
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Click "Start Meeting" to watch the real-time dollar cost accumulate with every second.
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Use Pause and Reset as needed to encourage concise, punctual discussions.
Practical Example & Use Case
Demonstrating that a 1-hour meeting with 8 senior engineers at $85/hour costs the company over $680, emphasizing the need for tight agendas.
Technical Notes & Limitations
Calculates second-by-second cost accrual using high-resolution browser timers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a meeting cost ticker?
It visually communicates the real cost of company time, encouraging teams to eliminate unnecessary attendees and end meetings early.