Timesheet Calculator for Freelancers
Convert tracked hours into billable amounts using your freelance hourly rate and realistic utilization.
Timesheet tools track hours — but freelancers still need a rate that covers non-billable time. This page links time tracking to pricing: at 20 billable hours per week, what hourly rate hits a $70k take-home goal?
Market reference
| Metric | Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Billable vs logged hours | 50–70% | typical solo |
| Weekly logged (full-time) | 35–45 hrs | includes admin |
| Weekly billable target | 20–28 hrs | solo freelancer |
| Tools freelancers use | Toggl, Harvest | export hours |
Interactive example — timesheet calculator freelancer
Defaults match this page's scenario. Adjust numbers to see your rate update instantly.
- Minimum hourly
- $108
- Day rate (8h)
- $862
- Typical project
- $5,174
- Monthly retainer
- $9,334
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Frequently asked questions
How do I turn timesheet hours into an invoice amount?
Multiply billable hours by your hourly rate; exclude internal admin unless contracted.
Should I track all hours or only billable?
Track both — use total hours to sanity-check utilization and adjust your rate.
What if my timesheet shows fewer billable hours than expected?
Raise your rate or reduce non-billable work; do not divide income by 40 hrs/week.