Automation ROI Calculator

Inspired by the XKCD comic "Is It Worth the Time?" - Calculate when it's worth automating or optimizing a task.

Current Task
How long does the task currently take?
Optimization
Details about your planned optimization
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How to use this calculator
  1. Enter how long the task currently takes you to complete
  2. Specify how frequently you perform this task
  3. Estimate how much time you'll spend implementing the optimization
  4. Set what percentage of time you expect to save with your optimization
  5. Check the "Results" tab to see if your optimization is worth the effort

This calculator helps you make data-driven decisions about when to automate or optimize tasks, based on the principle that the time investment should pay off within a reasonable timeframe.

Based on XKCD #1205: Is It Worth the Time?