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Industrial Cost Calculators

Production Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost per unit produced from machine hourly cost, production rate and material cost.

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About this calculator

This calculator finds the true cost of producing one unit by spreading the machine's hourly cost across its production rate and adding material cost — the basis for setting a minimum selling price or comparing production methods.

Formula

Cost per Unit = (Machine Hourly Cost ÷ Units/hr) + Material Cost/unit
  • Machine Hourly CostTotal cost of running the machine for one hour — currency/hr
  • Units/hrProduction rate — units per hour
  • Material Cost/unitRaw material or component cost per piece — currency/unit

Worked Example

Given: A machine costs ₹260/hr to run, produces 100 units/hr, with ₹5 material cost per unit.

Result: Cost/unit = (260 ÷ 100) + 5 = ₹7.60 per unit.

How to Use

  1. Enter the machine's total hourly cost (use the Machine Hourly Cost Calculator if needed).
  2. Enter how many units the machine produces per hour.
  3. Enter the material or component cost per unit.
  4. Click Calculate for the total cost per unit produced.

Important Assumptions

  • Assumes a steady production rate with no significant downtime or rejection rate factored in — for a more accurate figure, adjust units/hr downward to reflect real average output including stoppages and rejects.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the machine's theoretical maximum production rate instead of its realistic average output, which understates true unit cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I include rejection/scrap rate in this calculation?

Yes for accuracy — divide units/hr by (1 − reject rate) before entering it, so the cost of scrapped pieces is spread across the good units produced.

How does this help set a selling price?

Once you know the true cost per unit, you can add your required profit margin to arrive at a minimum viable selling price.

These calculators are provided for informational and estimation purposes. Results depend on the assumptions and input values used. Always verify critical engineering calculations against applicable standards, manufacturer specifications, site measurements, and qualified professional advice.