Free freelance project quote one-pager
A client asked for a number and you sent a vague email. This spreadsheet is the one-pager instead: client, project, scope bullets, hours × rate, expenses, total, deposit % and valid-until. Fill the cream cells; totals calculate. Google Sheets or Excel.
On the Quote tab
| Block | You enter | Sheet does |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Bullets | — |
| Hours × rate | Hours, hourly | Labour subtotal |
| Deposit | Deposit % | Deposit due + balance |
Optional Rates reference tab holds your floor and recommended hourly.
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What's in the file
Three tabs · export Quote as PDF
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Tab 1
Start here Short setup so you know which cells are cream inputs.Guide · one minute
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Tab 2
Rates reference Optional place for your floor and recommended hourly from the pricing calculator.You type · your rates
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Tab 3
Quote Scope, hours × rate, expenses, total, deposit % and a valid-until date on the one page you send.You type · PDF ready
Set it up
- Import or open the file.
- Put your real rates on Rates reference (from the freelance pricing calculator).
- Fill Quote for one project; export that tab as PDF.
Questions
Does it work in Excel?
Yes. Shared formulas only. Import into Google Sheets or open the .xlsx in Excel.
Where does the hourly rate come from?
From you. The floor or recommended rate from the free freelance pricing calculator is a good source, because it is built from what you need to earn.
Can I export a PDF?
Print or export the Quote tab only. In Google Sheets: File, Download, PDF and choose current sheet.
Is this a contract?
No. It is a quote one-pager with scope bullets, totals and deposit. Use a contract your lawyer likes for the legal side.
What about tax set-aside?
Build tax into your hourly rate with the pricing calculator, and park cash with the free tax set-aside sheet after you get paid.
Also useful
- Freelance pricing calculatorIncome target → hourly floor before you quote.
- Invoice templateBill the project once they accept.
- Tax set-aside sheetPark estimated tax after you get paid.
- Rate-breakdown worksheetFloor and day rate on paper.
- Billable hours capacityHours you can sell this week after admin.
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