How It Works
Fill out the boxes to the right. The calculator will show you how many people it takes to provide that amount of coverage. It will also specify the average hours of work per week.

Enter the shift length in hours. Enter the coverage as the number of workers required on that particular shift. With 12-hour shifts, leave the afternoon shift box blank or enter a zero.


Common Uses
1. Test various levels of coverage.
2. Evaluate alternative shift lengths.
3. Assess different staffing levels.


Notes
1. The calculator is based on 40-hour work weeks.
2. The calculator doesn't factor fixed shifts into the calculations. With 8 or 10-hour shifts, fixed shifts may require more personnel than rotating shifts.