Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Calculator

Calculate FTE employees for workforce planning, budgeting, and HR management with comprehensive analysis

✓ Workforce Planning ✓ Budget Analysis ✓ HR Management

FTE Calculator

Standard Work Schedule

Employee Categories

Full-time Employees

Part-time Employees

Temporary/Contract Employees

About FTE

FTE represents the number of full-time employees that could be employed if using the total hours worked by all employees

FTE Formula:

FTE = Total Hours Worked ÷ Standard Full-time Hours

FTE Standards

Standard Full-time: 40 hours/week
ACA Definition: 30+ hours/week
Part-time Typical: < 30 hours/week
Annual Hours: 2,080 hours

FTE Applications

Budgeting: Calculate labor costs and budget planning
Compliance: ACA reporting and regulatory requirements
Productivity: Measure output per FTE employee
Benchmarking: Compare staffing levels across periods
Planning: Workforce capacity and resource allocation

Quick Examples

Small Business
10 FT + 5 PT employees
Mixed workforce
Retail Store
Multiple part-time shifts
Variable schedules
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How to Use

  1. Set your standard work schedule (hours per day and days per week)
  2. Add employee categories with their counts and weekly hours
  3. Select your calculation period and organization type
  4. Calculate to see total FTE and detailed analysis
  5. Review workforce distribution and optimization recommendations
  6. Use results for budgeting, compliance, and planning

FTE Benefits

Workforce Planning

Optimize staffing levels and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.

Budget Management

Accurate labor cost calculations for better financial planning.

Compliance Reporting

Meet ACA and other regulatory requirements with precise FTE calculations.