Utilisation Rate Calculator: calculate utilisation rate for your business. Formula, benchmarks, and practical tips included.
Utilisation rate % = (Productive/billable hours ÷ Available hours) × 100
Worked example: A consultant has 176 available hours in a month (22 days × 8 hours). They log 140 billable hours and 20 hours on internal work. Billable utilisation = 140/176 × 100 = 79.5%. Total utilisation (including internal) = 160/176 = 90.9%. Target for professional services: 75–85% billable utilisation.