Contract Kill Fee Calculator

When a client cancels mid-project, you deserve compensation. This calculator builds a kill fee from three components: work already delivered, lost opportunity cost from turning away other clients, and a cancellation premium.

Total project value ($)

% of work completed

Lead time lost (weeks)

Weekly earnings rate ($)

Notice period given by client

Recommended kill fee

Include this kill fee schedule in your contract upfront. Most industry-standard kill fees range from 25–50% of the remaining project value.