Manpower Planning Calculator
Calculate labor requirements by trade based on scope and productivity rates. Generates man-day estimates, peak workforce, and resource histograms.
Project Settings
Trade Scope Items
Trade #1
Leave blank to use default: 2.5
Leave blank to use default: 6
Trade #2
Leave blank to use default: 12
Leave blank to use default: 3
Total Man-Days
283
Peak Workforce
9
Duration
34 days
Total Man-Days
283
Peak Workers
9
Avg. Workers
8.3
Trade Breakdown
Concrete Work200 man-days(6 workers × 34 days)
Masonry/Blockwork83.3 man-days(3 workers × 28 days)
Productivity Analysis
Concrete Work2.5 m³/worker/dayQty: 500 m³
Masonry/Blockwork12 m²/worker/dayQty: 1,000 m²
Notes:
- Man-days = Scope Quantity ÷ Productivity Rate
- Duration = Man-days ÷ (Crew Size × Shift Factor)
- Shift factor adjusts for hours: 8h ÷ 8h = 1.00
- Peak workforce assumes all trades work simultaneously
- Add overtime or weekend work by increasing shift hours
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ESTIMATION NOTICE
This calculator provides APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES for budgeting and planning purposes.
Please note:
• Results include standard wastage factors but actual waste may vary based on site conditions, workmanship, and material quality.