How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Define Original Scope
Enter your original project hours and hourly billing rate.
Analyze Additional Work
Input extra requested hours and any discount you're considering offering.
Evaluate True Cost
See the impact on your hourly rate, profit loss, and opportunity costs.
Scope Creep Cost Analysis
Analyze the financial impact of scope creep and make informed decisions about additional work requests.
Share Your Scenario
Copy link with your current inputs
Number of hours originally agreed upon for the project
Additional hours being requested beyond the original scope
Your standard hourly rate for this type of work
Percentage discount you're considering offering on the extra work (0% means full rate)
Hourly rate you could earn working on other projects or clients during this time
Results
Financial Impact
Project Breakdown
Business Insights
Hourly Rate Impact
Opportunity Cost
Scope Creep Best Practices
- • Charge the full additional amount ($800.00) to maintain profitability
- • Document all scope changes in writing with client approval
- • Set clear boundaries to prevent future scope creep
- • Consider charging premium rates (10-25% above normal) for urgent changes
- • Use this as an opportunity to discuss project management processes
- • Include change order procedures in future contracts
Financial Impact Summary
Original Project Value: $4,000.00
Additional Work Value: $800.00
Total Project Value: $4,800.00
Opportunity Cost: $800.00 alternative earnings
Frequently Asked Questions
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