Inventory & operations

Full-Time Equivalent Calculator

Translate combined working hours into full-time equivalent staffing for capacity planning.

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Full-time equivalent capacityExample7.5 FTEFTE
Full-time schedules rounded up
8 schedules

Understand the result

How to calculate full-time equivalent

FTE = combined hours ÷ hours in one full-time schedule

A planning ratio, not a statutory employee classification. Use the same period and decide consistently whether paid leave is included.

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Combined hours in the period
300 hours
One full-time schedule in the same period
40 hours

Full-time equivalent capacity: 7.5 FTE

Common questions

Full-Time Equivalent FAQ

Does 7.5 FTE mean 7.5 employees?

No. Ten part-time and full-time people could provide 7.5 full-time schedules. FTE measures capacity; headcount counts people.