Estimate how long a code review takes with multiple reviewers.
The time each reviewer takes scales with the change size, and multiplying by the number of reviewers gives the total consumed. Review is a real hidden cost of shipping code, so sizing it helps balance review thoroughness against delivery speed.
Code Review Time
Review minutes = lines / 100 x minutes per 100; total = x reviewers
Review minutes = lines / 100 x minutes per 100; total = x reviewers The time each reviewer takes scales with the change size, and multiplying by the number of reviewers gives the total consumed.
Review is a real hidden cost of shipping code, so sizing it helps balance review thoroughness against delivery speed.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Lines changed, Minutes per 100 lines, Reviewers. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.