Hourly Rate → Project Budget Converter Tool

💰 Hourly Rate to Project Budget Calculator | Free Online Estimator by GamePro Studio

🏗️ How to Use the Hourly Rate → Project Budget Converter

The Hourly Rate to Project Budget Converter by GamePro Studio is a free, smart tool designed for freelancers, studios, and agencies who want to calculate project estimates quickly and accurately.
It transforms your hourly rate and estimated work hours into a full project quote, including overheads, profit margin, contingency, and taxes (GST/VAT) — giving you a professional client-ready budget in seconds.

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⚙️ Step-by-Step Guide

1️⃣ Enter your hourly rate
Start by typing the amount you usually charge per hour in your local currency (PKR, USD, EUR, etc.).
👉 Example: Enter 5000 PKR/hour if that’s your standard freelance rate.

2️⃣ Add estimated project hours
Input the total number of hours required to complete the project.
If you’re unsure, estimate slightly higher — this helps you avoid under-quoting.

3️⃣ Choose team size (if applicable)
Working alone? Keep it at 1.
If you’re a studio or collaborating with other developers, enter the total number of team members.

4️⃣ Set your overhead percentage
Overheads cover software licenses, office space, or hardware costs.
Usually, 10–15% is recommended for most projects.

5️⃣ Add your profit margin
Profit ensures your business grows sustainably.
Studios often use 20–30%, while freelancers may use 15–20% depending on project type.

6️⃣ Include contingency (optional)
Add a 10–20% buffer for revisions, feature creep, or scope changes.
This keeps your profit intact even if the timeline expands.

7️⃣ Discount field (optional)
If you plan to give a discount to the client, add it here (like 5–10%).

8️⃣ Apply GST/VAT
Check or uncheck the “Apply GST/VAT” box:

• ✅ Checked → adds tax based on your entered percentage (default 18%).
• ❌ Unchecked → tax excluded from final estimate.

9️⃣ Click “Calculate Budget”
The tool instantly generates a complete breakdown:

• Base Cost (hourly × hours × team)
• Overheads & Profit
• Contingency & Discounts
• Tax (GST/VAT)
• Final Total Estimate

It also splits the total into milestones (30% / 40% / 30%) to help you structure payments clearly for clients.

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💼 Why Use GamePro Studio’s Project Budget Calculator?

• 🚀 Instant estimation for freelancers, studios, and agencies.
• 🎮 Perfect for game developers, 3D artists, designers, and software teams.
• 💰 Real-time profit & tax calculation with a clean, modern UI.
• 🌍 Supports multiple currencies: PKR, USD, EUR, GBP, INR, AED.
• 🧾 Helps you create transparent, professional client proposals.
• 📈 Fully SEO-friendly and optimized for performance.

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