Use this calculator to estimate employee productivity either by the hour or by the project. With just a few quick inputs, you can determine output per hour worked or output per project completed.

Instructions For The Employee Productivity Calculator

Follow these steps depending on whether you want to measure productivity per hour or per project:

Productivity Per Hour

1. Total output: Enter the total number of units completed, revenue generated, or another measurable output for the time period you’re analyzing.
2. Total hours worked: Input the total number of work hours across all employees involved during that time period.
3. Hit “Calculate” to view the productivity rate per hour.

Productivity Per Project

1. Total projects completed: Enter how many projects were finished during your selected time frame.
2. Total employees involved: Input the number of employees who worked on those projects.
3. Average hours per employee per project: Estimate the average time each employee spent on a single project.
4. Hit “Calculate” to view output per project or per employee.

Scroll down to view the results in the green box just below the calculator.

Uses For The Calculator

This calculator is helpful for HR, operations, and management teams looking to assess and improve workforce productivity. Use it to:

• Track labor efficiency: Compare output to hours worked across different time periods.
• Benchmark departments or teams: Identify productivity trends and outliers.
• Plan staffing needs: Estimate how many employees or hours are needed for future projects.
• Set performance goals: Use historical data to create realistic productivity targets.
• Identify bottlenecks: Use per-project metrics to uncover inefficiencies in your workflows.

Disclaimer: This tool provides rough estimates for internal planning. Always consult with your HR or finance team for legally binding or formal productivity metrics.