#1550 · Productivity Tool

Weekly Capacity Calculator

Use this weekly capacity calculator to see how much work you can realistically handle this week. Adjust work hours by energy, fixed commitments, admin time, and buffer needs to prevent overcommitment.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the available time or target capacity for the period.
  2. Add the workload drivers such as meetings, tasks, habits, interruptions, or deadlines.
  3. Click calculate to review the score, status, risk, and recommendation.

What the result means

The result estimates usable work capacity, not just total hours on the calendar.

Effective Capacity = Weekly Work Hours × Energy Factor − Fixed Commitments; Usage Rate = Planned Work / Effective Capacity × 100

A sustainable week usually uses 80% to 90% of effective capacity, leaving room for recovery and unexpected work.

Example calculation

With 40 weekly work hours, energy level 8/10, 10 fixed commitment hours, and 26 planned work hours, effective capacity is 22 hours and usage is above capacity.

Tips for better results

  • Reduce planned work when energy is low.
  • Protect buffer before accepting new commitments.
  • Review fixed commitments before blaming task performance.

FAQ

How much work can I realistically handle this week?

Realistic capacity is total work time adjusted for energy, fixed commitments, and buffer needs.

Am I overcommitted this week?

You are overcommitted when planned work exceeds effective weekly capacity.

What is a healthy weekly workload?

A healthy workload usually uses 80% to 90% of effective capacity.

How much buffer time should I leave?

Leave at least 10% to 20% of capacity for unexpected work and recovery.

How can I improve my weekly capacity?

Improve capacity by reducing fixed commitments, batching admin work, increasing energy, and narrowing priorities.

Productivity analysis modules

MetricHow it helps
ScoreConverts the result into a 0–100 productivity signal.
RiskFlags burnout, overload, deadline, or carry-over risk.
GapShows the difference between current load and sustainable capacity.
RecommendationSuggests the next practical adjustment.

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