Productivity Calculator

Inputs

Total Quantity of Work

Unit of Work

Crew Size (workers)

Output per Person per Hour

Working Hours per Day

Estimation only. Productivity varies by conditions, experience, and equipment. Terms

Estimate

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days to complete

Crew output/hr—

Crew output/day—

Total hours needed—

Total person-hours—

What is this calculator for?

The productivity calculator estimates how long a crew will take to complete a defined quantity of work based on their output rate. Use it for scheduling, labour planning, and progress tracking on construction activities like paving, forming, placing concrete, or earthworks.

How to use it

Enter the total quantity of work and select the unit
Enter your crew size — number of workers on the activity
Enter the output per person per hour based on historical data or standards
Results show total days, daily output, and total person-hours for labour costing

Typical output rates (per person/hr)

Hand excavation: 0.5–1.5 m³

Concrete forming: 3–6 m²

Rebar placing: 50–100 kg

Hand compaction: 20–40 m²

Pipe laying (small): 5–10 m

Asphalt raking: 15–25 m²