EXPRESSION
Overhead = Subtotal × (Overhead% ÷ 100)
DESCRIPTION
The share of business operating cost (office rent, admin, insurance, marketing) allocated to this project. You choose the percentage; ConstrCalc® never assumes one.
VARIABLES
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Subtotal | direct-cost total (Materials + Labor + Equipment + Legal) |
| Overhead% | the percentage you enter on the Overhead & Profit tab |
WORKED EXAMPLE
Subtotal $21,000 · Overhead 15% Overhead = 21,000 × 0.15 = $3,150
NOTES
Standard commercial practice ranges 10–20%. Renovation and small residential often use 5–15%. Enter your firm's rate — ConstrCalc® never pre-fills one.