Billable hour

A billable hour is a unit of measurement used by professionals, such as lawyers or consultants, to track the time spent on client work. It represents one hour of work that can be charged to the client. Professionals record their hours worked on specific tasks, and these hours are then multiplied by an hourly rate to determine the fee billed. This system ensures transparency and fairness in charging for services, allowing clients to see exactly how their bill is calculated based on the time dedicated to their projects.