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Shop-Rate Calculator
Estimate the hourly rate required to cover overhead, labor, utilization, and margin.
Calculation method
Target rate = (overhead per productive hour + direct labor) ÷ (1 − target margin)
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Recommended shop rate$115 / hr
Floor cost adjusted for target gross margin
Break-even floor$86.61 / hr
Estimated cost per productive hour
Productive hours720 hr
Across entered machines each month
Monthly revenue target$83,147
At the recommended shop rate
These estimates support evaluation and planning. They are not guaranteed financial or production outcomes.