Use this calculator to input key details about your facility's direct and indirect costs—such as labor, linen, and utilities—and instantly see how they stack up against quotes from external providers.

Hospitality OPL Calculator

This form will automatically calculate the cost per pound laundered.

Production Scenario
Number of Rooms  
Pounds of Linen per room (Clean Linen)
Room Poundage Tips:
lbs
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o Vacation 6
o Limited Service 8
o Full Service 11
o Luxury 13
 
Occupancy Rate (avg. year)  
Clean Poundage per Year (in pounds)  
Cost Structure     Per Pound
Direct Costs
Direct Labor  
  Number of FTEs  
  Annual Hours per FTE  
  Average Hourly Labor Cost (including Overtime & Benefits)  
Chemical Supply Cost
  Chemicals (Laundry Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals etc)
General Supply Costs
Packaging (Note 1)  
  Other Supplies  
Utilities (Note 2)
Indirect Costs
Plant Maintenance
  Maintenance Payroll  
  Parts & Consumables  
  Other Services  
Indirect Payroll & Administrative Costs (Note 3)
  Management Payroll  
  Taxes, Licenses & Permits  
  Audit & Legal Fees  
  Consulting Fees  
  Telecommunication  
  Office Expenses  
  Security  
  Garbage  
  Miscellaneous  
Depreciation    
Depreciation of equipment (Note 4)  
Depreciation of building (Note 5)  
Total Cost In house Laundry    
Cost Per Pound  
Cost Company X Linen per pound  
Savings per year    
 
OPL
Estimated Total Cost    
Estimated Cost Per Room Per Day    
Textile Rental Company
Estimated Total Poundage    
Estimated Pricing for Room Linen & Terry    
Estimated Cost for Room Linen & Terry    
Estimated Cost Per Room Per Day    
Savings per room    
(Note 1)
Include here the cost of plastic bags, paper, hangers and other supplies needed to run the laundry
(Note 2)
The cost of utilities depends upon the type of equipment installed in the laundry, along with geograhic location. For this model we assume 12% of cost.
(Note 3)
Remember to include here the cost of Laundry Managers, Directors and other professionals that are involved in the management and maintenance of the laundry. If you do not have mechanics specially for the laundry, estimate the hours spent by the engineering department in keeping the laundry running.
(Note 4)
Consider the depreciation of boilers, air compressor, washer extractors, dryers, ironers, folders, bins, tables, etc. Equipment value divided by 15 years. If fully depreciated, consider using "reserve" amount for new equipment.
(Note 5)
Building cost divided by 50 years
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