Arbitration Cost Calculator

Work out arbitration cost instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Arbitration Cost Calculator

Institutional arbitration costs comprise the tribunal's fees, usually on an ad valorem scale against the amount in dispute, plus the institution's administrative fee. A sole arbitrator is materially cheaper than a three-member tribunal, which is why scale matters when drafting the clause.

Formulas

Tribunal fees

Tribunal fees = Amount in dispute x Fee rate %, reduced for a sole arbitrator

Total

Total = Tribunal fees + Institutional administrative fee

Worked example

With the default values below, Arbitration Cost Calculator returns Total arbitration cost of $1,200,000.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Amount in dispute: 50,000,000
Number of arbitrators: 3
Arbitrator fee as % of claim value (per tribunal): 1.2
Institutional administrative fee: 600,000

Results

Total arbitration cost: $1,200,000.00
Tribunal fees: $600,000.00
Your share if costs are split equally: $600,000.00
Cost as % of the amount in dispute: 2.400%

Step by step

1Values used
2Tribunal fees
3Total
4Total arbitration cost= 1,200,000.00
5Tribunal fees= 600,000.00
6Your share if costs are split equally= 600,000.00
7Cost as % of the amount in dispute= 2.400

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to 3 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this include legal representation?

No. Party legal costs typically exceed the tribunal and institutional fees combined and are the largest element of any arbitration budget.

Who ultimately pays?

The tribunal usually allocates costs in the award, often following the event, but advances on costs are normally deposited equally at the outset.