# Creating a workload estimate


This section outlines how to generate a workload estimate.

## Prerequisites


The following procedure assumes that you have already completed the [Setting your rates for member accounts](pc-setting-rates.md) process.

## Procedure


**To create a workload estimate**

1. Open the Pricing Calculator console at [ https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/ ](https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Pricing Calculator**.

1. In the **Workload estimate** tab, choose **Create workload estimate**. 

1. In the **Create workload estimate** prompt, you can do the following:
   + Give your estimate a title.
   + Add key and value tag to your estimate.
   + Select the rate type for your estimate.
**Note**  
Once you create an estimate with a rate type, you will no longer be able to change the rate type selection later.

1. Choose **Submit**.