Chore Split Calculator
Fair division of household tasks.
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Results
- 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.
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.
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.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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