Compliance & Scheduling Calculator
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Calculator
Convert total weekly hours into FTE by dividing by 40, useful for ACA affordability, staffing benchmarks, and benefit eligibility.
What this calculator does
- Built on official FLSA federal labor standards (29 CFR Part 541).
- 100% free, no signup — calculations run instantly in your browser.
- Results include a plain-English interpretation of what the numbers mean.
Workforce Hours
Sum of every employee's weekly hours.
ACA uses 30; FLSA overtime uses 40.
FTE Result
Enter total weekly hours.
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Full-time equivalents
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Disclaimer. All results are for reference only and are not professional legal or payroll advice. Calculations reflect the FLSA rule restored May 15, 2026 (29 CFR Part 541). State rules may impose stricter requirements.
How this calculation works
A Full Time Equivalent (FTE) standardizes workforce measurement by expressing total hours as multiples of a standard full-time schedule (40 hours/week). One employee at 40 hours is 1.0 FTE; two part-timers at 20 hours each are also 1.0 FTE combined.
FTE matters for ACA compliance (50 FTE threshold triggers employer mandates), benefit eligibility, and headcount planning. The ACA defines full time as 30 hours/week — distinct from the FLSA's 40-hour overtime threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is FTE calculated?
Divide total weekly hours worked by 40. An employee working 20 hours/week is 0.5 FTE. Two 20-hour employees equal 1.0 FTE combined.
What FTE threshold triggers ACA employer mandates?
Under the ACA, employers with 50 or more full-time-equivalent employees are generally subject to the employer shared-responsibility provisions. Full time is defined as 30+ hours/week under the ACA.
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