How is calibration ROI calculated?

The calculator combines annual admin labor cost and annual missed-calibration impact as your baseline, then applies scenario reduction assumptions and subtracts software cost to estimate net savings.

Can I adjust assumptions?

Yes. You can edit labor rate, incidents, non-conformance impact, software cost, and scenario reduction percentages directly.

Can this be used for leadership budgeting discussions?

Yes. Use the printable one-page summary as a starting point for internal planning and budget approval conversations.

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Lab calibration ROI and cost savings calculator

Quantify manual calibration tracking costs and estimate savings from software-assisted workflows. Adjust assumptions instantly and generate a printable one-page business case.

Assumptions and cost inputs

Set your current process baseline and scenario assumptions.

Number of instruments

Monthly admin hours

Hourly labor rate (USD)

Missed calibration incidents per year

Cost per incident (USD)

Software cost per year (USD)

Conservative admin reduction (%)

Conservative incident reduction (%)

Expected admin reduction (%)

Expected incident reduction (%)

Aggressive admin reduction (%)

Aggressive incident reduction (%)

Baseline annual cost = (monthly admin hours x 12 x hourly labor rate) + (missed incidents x incident cost). Net annual savings (scenario) = baseline reductions - software annual cost. Payback period = software annual cost / monthly gross savings.

ROI summary and scenarios

Results recalculate instantly as assumptions change.

Current annual cost baseline

Estimated savings range

$0 to $0

Expected net annual savings

Expected payback period

Not available

Scenario	Gross annual savings	Net annual savings
Conservative	$0	$0
Expected	$0	$0
Aggressive	$0	$0

One-page business case summary

Planning aid only. Use your approved budgeting process and validated cost assumptions before final approval.

How to use ROI output in decision meetings

Use conservative assumptions first, then present expected and aggressive outcomes as sensitivity checks. This helps leadership understand upside without overcommitting.

Start with real admin time logs from the past 2-3 months.
Include hidden effort like reminder chasing, spreadsheet corrections, and audit prep.
Keep incident cost assumptions documented for finance review.

Calibration ROI FAQ

Do we need exact incident costs? No. Use a defensible range and document assumptions.

Can we model phased adoption? Yes. Lower scenario percentages are a simple proxy for phased rollouts.

Is this only for ISO 17025 labs? No. Any team tracking calibration deadlines can use it.

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