Coverage & Surge Buffer Calculator

Paste your forecast by interval, set handle time and service target, and size buffers using an error band. Export results to share with stakeholders.

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Forecast by Interval

Intervals per dayVolumes (comma or space separated)

Results by Interval

Interval	Forecast	Base Hours	FTE	Buffer FTE	Suggested Staffed FTE
1	40	4.71	0.59	0.09	1
2	35	4.12	0.51	0.08	1
3	30	3.53	0.44	0.07	1
4	25	2.94	0.37	0.06	1
5	20	2.35	0.29	0.04	1
6	15	1.76	0.22	0.03	1
7	15	1.76	0.22	0.03	1
8	20	2.35	0.29	0.04	1
9	30	3.53	0.44	0.07	1
10	45	5.29	0.66	0.10	1
11	55	6.47	0.81	0.12	1
12	65	7.65	0.96	0.14	2
13	75	8.82	1.10	0.17	2
14	80	9.41	1.18	0.18	2
15	85	10.00	1.25	0.19	2
16	90	10.59	1.32	0.20	2
17	95	11.18	1.40	0.21	2
18	80	9.41	1.18	0.18	2
19	70	8.24	1.03	0.15	2
20	60	7.06	0.88	0.13	2
21	50	5.88	0.74	0.11	1
22	45	5.29	0.66	0.10	1
23	40	4.71	0.59	0.09	1
24	35	4.12	0.51	0.08	1
Totals		141.18	17.65	2.65	33

This simple model is for directional planning. For Erlang or queueing models, we can wire your telemetry and deliver calibrated dashboards. Start an RFP.