Run the calculator
Use this calculator when you already know your rate floor and want a project number that accounts for production time, revisions, expenses, and a safety buffer.
Freelance
Project Quote Calculator
Price a project around scope, revision risk, and delivery buffer.
Why projects need a buffer
Project work rarely lands exactly on the first estimate. A buffer protects you from revision creep, client delays, and hidden production time.
Include expenses separately
If part of the work includes tools, travel, stock assets, or other direct costs, list them clearly instead of hiding them inside the base labor number.
Use the deposit suggestion
A deposit is often useful for reserving time and lowering risk. This page gives one simple starting point you can adapt.
Good follow-up question
After getting the number, ask what decision this result should help with next: comparing offers, quoting work, setting a budget, building a fund, or speeding up debt payoff.
Frequently asked questions
Why include revision rounds?
Because revision risk is one of the fastest ways for a quote to stop working.
What is a reasonable deposit?
Many freelancers use 30% to 50%, depending on project size and risk.
Should I ever skip the buffer?
Only when the scope is extremely tight and the client has a strong process history with you.