Time Allocation Calculator

How to calculate ratio-based distribution?

Ratio distribution divides a total amount into parts proportional to assigned weights rather than fixed values.

Formula: Task Time = (Individual Ratio / Total Ratios) × Total Time

Using the calculator: a planning example

Example: You have 10 hours and want to split time between Deep Work (Ratio 3) and Admin (Ratio 1).

Step-by-step calculation:

• Sum the ratios: 3 + 1 = 4 total parts
• Divide time by parts: 10 / 4 = 2.5 hours per part
• Multiply by weights: Deep Work = 7.5 hrs, Admin = 2.5 hrs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ratios higher than 10?

Yes, ratios are relative. A 10:10 split is the same as a 1:1 split; both result in an equal 50/50 distribution.

What if a ratio is set to zero?

Any task with a ratio of zero will receive no allocated time from the total pool.