How do you calculate the cost of a translation?

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How do you calculate the cost of a translation?

Per word
There are a number of methods to calculate the price of a translation, but the most common and fair way is to charge per word. The advantage is that you know exactly how much you will end up paying. The cost per word varies depending on a number of factors:

• Language pair
• Deadline
• Volume
• Subject matter

We will ask you to describe your project and, if possible, to send us a sample. This way we can get you an accurate quote quickly.

Per hour
If your project requires more than straightforward translation - for example, it needs to be transcribed first or you would like us to write additional copy - we're more than happy to base our quote on an hourly rate. We will always keep you updated on the progress and never go over-budget without letting you know first.

Discounts
We offer discounts for:

• Repeated phrases (see Translation Memory Tools)
• Link-exchange
• Charitable organisations and NGO's

Extra charges
We charge a small extra fee for the following:

• Urgent translation
• Hardly legible documents
• Translation from a draft document