How to Calculate Meeting Cost
What a recurring meeting actually costs in salary terms over a year.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Count everyone who attends, including people who only listen.
Step 2
Use loaded cost — salary plus benefits and overhead.
Step 3
Add realistic preparation time per attendee.
Step 4
Multiply by frequency to see the annual figure.
Step 5
Compare against a shorter format or an asynchronous written update.
What people ask next
Is this an argument against meetings?
No — it is an argument for right-sizing them. Some decisions are far cheaper made live than over three days of messages.
What overhead multiplier should I use?
Between 25% and 40% covers benefits, equipment and facilities in most organisations.
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