Calculating Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

On the Trac recruitment request form you will be asked to confirm the Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E) sometimes referred to as Whole Time Equivalent (W.T.E).

To calculate your vacancy F.T.E use the following formula:

  • Number of Hours (divided by) 37.5 = F.T.E            
  • For example: 30 hours / 37.5 = 0.8 F.T.E
                            112.5 hours / 37.5 = 3 F.T.E

If you know what the F.T.E is but need to know the hours, use the following formula:

  • F.T.E (multiplied by) 37.5 = Number of Hours        For example: 3 F.T.E x 37.5 = 112.5 hours

PLEASE NOTE THIS CALCULATOR ONLY APPLIES TO STAFF WORKING ON AGENDA FOR CHANGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

WTE Guide