Email Time Cost Calculator

The Email Time Cost Calculator estimates how much of your working time goes to email, so you can weigh alternatives like chat or meetings. Enter emails per day and minutes per email.

Formula

Daily = Emails × Minutes; Yearly = Daily × 5 days × 52 weeks
  • Even a couple of minutes per email adds up over a year.
  • Batching email or using chat for quick questions can reclaim hours.

40 emails × 2 min

Inputs
  • Emails per Day: 40
  • Minutes per Email: 2

80 min/day, about 347 hours per year of working days.

Frequently asked questions

How much time does email take?
Multiply emails per day by minutes each. At 40 emails × 2 minutes, that is 80 minutes a day, or roughly 347 hours a year.