Calculate the financial and schedule impact of unplanned client requests. Turn extra hours, expenses, and delays into a clear change-order amount, budget increase, and workload increase.
How to use the Scope Creep Cost Calculator
Compare every extra request against the signed scope. Enter only unplanned effort, then use the generated summary as the financial section of a formal change request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is scope creep?
Scope creep is unapproved work added beyond the original project requirements, budget, or timeline.
How do I calculate the cost of scope creep?
Multiply unplanned hours by your billable rate, then add direct expenses and any other agreed change costs.
Should I charge for extra client requests?
If work is outside the agreed scope, document it and request approval through a change order before proceeding.
What is a reasonable scope creep percentage?
There is no universal target. Even a small percentage matters when it affects deadlines or displaces paid work.
Can I copy the result into a change order?
Yes. The summary provides the key numbers, but add the requested deliverables and approval terms.