Chore Split Calculator
Fair division of household tasks.
Enter your values
Enter the total chore hours per week you are working with.
Enter the person 1 free hours you are working with.
Enter the person 2 free hours you are working with.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Person 1 share
- 8.8 hours
- Person 2 share
- 5.3 hours
- Person 1 percentage
- 63%
- Equal split would be
- 7 hours each
- Hours per day (person 1)
- 1.25
Quick answer
A fair chore split allocates work in proportion to each person's available time, not equal hours.
At a glance
| What it does | Fair division of household tasks. |
|---|---|
| Category | Everyday |
| Inputs needed | Total chore hours per week, Person 1 free hours, Person 2 free hours |
| Main output | Person 1 share |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Chore Split Calculator
- 1Add up total weekly chore hours.
- 2Enter each person's free hours after work and commitments.
- 3Split proportionally.
Inputs explained
- Total chore hours per week
- Enter the total chore hours per week you are working with.
- Person 1 free hours
- Enter the person 1 free hours you are working with.
- Person 2 free hours
- Enter the person 2 free hours you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Total chore hours per week14
- Person 1 free hours30
- Person 2 free hours18
Results
- Person 1 share8.8 hours
- Person 2 share5.3 hours
- Person 1 percentage63%
- Equal split would be7 hours each
- Hours per day (person 1)1.25
Frequently asked questions
Why not split 50/50?
Equal hours can be unfair when one person has far less free time.
Should mental load count?
Yes — add planning and scheduling time to the chore total.
What do I need to enter into the Chore Split Calculator?
Just 3 values: total chore hours per week, person 1 free hours, person 2 free hours. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Chore Split Calculator work out the answer?
A fair chore split allocates work in proportion to each person's available time, not equal hours. The working is shown step by step so you can verify the result by hand.
Is the Chore Split Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.