How to use this calculator
- Enter the values from your current project or work period.
- Use realistic costs and time, including unpaid or nonbillable work.
- Select Calculate to update every result.
- Change one assumption at a time to compare scenarios.
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Freelance Revision Billable Capacity Calculator
Estimate how much revision work your freelance schedule can realistically absorb. Enter your available work time, the share already committed to original production, average revision time, and billable rate. The calculator shows weekly revision capacity, the number of revision rounds you can accept, and the revenue represented by that capacity—useful when setting scope limits or deciding whether an extra revision can fit.
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Weekly revision capacityFormula
Revision hours = available hours − original-work hours − nonbillable hours. Revision rounds = revision hours ÷ average hours per round.
What the result means
Use the main result as a planning threshold under the assumptions entered. Secondary results explain the time, rate, revenue, or cost components behind that threshold.
Estimates are for planning only. Contract terms, local tax rules, actual expenses, and working conditions may produce different results.
Example calculation
With 40 available hours, 28 production hours, 5 nonbillable hours, and 1.5 hours per round, 7 hours remain. That fits 4 complete rounds and represents $525 at $75 per hour.
Tips for better results
- Use recent records instead of ideal estimates.
- Keep billable time separate from total time worked.
- Include project-specific costs before evaluating the result.
- Run a conservative scenario for uncertain workload or demand.
- Recalculate whenever scope, deadlines, fees, or expenses change.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as available revision capacity?
It is the weekly time left after original production and nonbillable hours are removed.
Why are revision rounds rounded down?
Only complete rounds fit the schedule; partial time remains available but is not counted as a full round.
How is potential revision revenue estimated?
Remaining revision hours are multiplied by the entered revision billing rate.
Can committed and nonbillable hours exceed available hours?
No. The calculator blocks that combination because it would create negative capacity.
Should I treat this as a guaranteed weekly forecast?
No. Use it as a planning estimate and update it when project scope or availability changes.
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Inputs used in this estimate
| Input | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Available work hours per week | Measured in h |
| Hours committed to original work | Measured in h |
| Admin and nonbillable hours | Measured in h |
| Average hours per revision round | Measured in h |
| Revision billing rate | Measured in $/h |