Anyone who performs a repeating manual task and wants to understand its impact on their time, such as freelancers, managers, or individuals looking to optimize their routines.
How it works
- Enter the task name, the minutes it takes per occurrence, and how often it repeats (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
- The app calculates the total hours and working days lost per year based on your inputs.
- A result card displays the headline number and the breakdown, which you can share or download.
- Your calculation is saved to a history list, and you can export the result as a text or JSON file.
What you gain
- Reveals the hidden yearly cost of repetitive tasks
- Helps prioritize which tasks to automate or delegate
- Provides a shareable result to justify process changes
- Saves calculation history for easy reference
- Exports results in text or JSON for further use
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How to set up & use
- Open the calculator page.
- Enter the task name, minutes per occurrence, and how often it repeats.
- Click Calculate.
- See the yearly hours and working days lost on the result card.
- Save or download the result.
Frequently asked questions
Is my data stored?
Your calculations are saved in a JSON file on the server for your own history. No personal data is collected.
What exactly does this calculator do?
It multiplies the minutes per occurrence by the number of occurrences per year to show total hours and working days lost. It does not track actual time or integrate with other tools.
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