Cost per Unit Calculator
Calculate the cost of producing one unit by dividing total cost by the number of units made. Enter total cost and units produced to see cost per…
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Calculate the cost of producing one unit by dividing total cost by the number of units made. Enter total cost and units produced to see cost per unit when you calculate.
Worked example
Example calculated from the starting values. Enter your own values and press Calculate to get your result.
With the default inputs (total cost = 1,200, units produced = 400), the results are: cost per unit 3.00.
Quick reference: total cost vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Total cost | Cost per unit |
|---|---|
| 600 | 1.50 |
| 1,200 | 3.00 |
| 2,400 | 6.00 |
| 6,000 | 15.00 |
| 12,000 | 30.00 |
| 24,000 | 60.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Cost per unit = tot ÷ units. Variables: tot = total cost, units = units produced.
What do I need to enter?
You need total cost, units produced. Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (total cost = 1,200, units produced = 400), the results are: cost per unit 3.00.
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