Daily Standup Cost: 3 People, 15 Minutes

Calculate the true cost of a 15-minute daily standup with 3 participants

Meeting Parameters

Cost Analysis

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Annual Cost
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Person Hours/Year
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FTE Equivalent
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💡 Includes 1.4x overhead multiplier (benefits, equipment, space)

⏱️ Includes 15-min context switching cost per meeting

Quick Answer

Cost Analysis Summary

A 15-minute daily standup with 3 participants represents a significant investment of team time and company resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 15-minute daily standup cost?

A 15-minute daily standup with 3 people costs approximately $68 based on average B2B salaries. Use our calculator above to input your specific team's compensation data for an accurate estimate.

What's included in the meeting cost calculation?

Our calculator includes: (1) Direct salary cost (hourly rate × duration × attendees), (2) Overhead multiplier (typically 1.3-1.5x for benefits, equipment, office space), (3) Opportunity cost (alternative productive work). Context switching costs are estimated at 10-15 minutes per meeting.

How can I reduce daily standup costs?

Key strategies: (1) Invite only required decision-makers, (2) Shorten duration by 25-50% with better agendas, (3) Use async updates for information sharing, (4) Batch similar meetings to reduce context switching. Our data shows teams save 20-40% by optimizing attendee lists alone.

Is this calculator accurate for remote teams?

Yes. Remote meetings actually cost the same or more than in-person ones when accounting for: (1) Same salary costs, (2) Tool subscriptions (Zoom, Slack), (3) Higher context-switching in distributed work. The calculator works for any meeting format.