Cost Per Unit Calculator
Fixed plus variable cost per item.
Enter your values
Enter the total fixed costs in $.
Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
Enter the units produced you are working with.
Enter the selling price in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Cost per unit
- $10.50
- Fixed cost share
- $4.00
- Total production cost
- $31,500.00
- Profit per unit
- $9.49
- Gross margin
- 47.47%
Quick answer
Cost per unit is total fixed costs divided by volume plus the variable cost of each unit.
Cost/unit = (Fixed ÷ Units) + Variable
At a glance
| What it does | Fixed plus variable cost per item. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Total fixed costs, Variable cost per unit, Units produced, Selling price |
| Main output | Cost per unit |
| Formula | Cost/unit = (Fixed ÷ Units) + Variable |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Cost Per Unit Calculator
- 1Enter total fixed costs for the period.
- 2Enter the variable cost of one unit.
- 3Enter how many units you produce.
Inputs explained
- Total fixed costs($)
- Enter the total fixed costs in $.
- Variable cost per unit($)
- Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
- Units produced
- Enter the units produced you are working with.
- Selling price($)
- Enter the selling price in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Total fixed costs12000 $
- Variable cost per unit6.5 $
- Units produced3000
- Selling price19.99 $
Results
- Cost per unit$10.50
- Fixed cost share$4.00
- Total production cost$31,500.00
- Profit per unit$9.49
- Gross margin47.47%
Frequently asked questions
Why does cost per unit fall with volume?
Fixed costs spread over more units — that is economy of scale.
Should I include labour?
Yes: direct labour is variable, salaried supervision is fixed.
What do I need to enter into the Cost Per Unit Calculator?
Just 4 values: total fixed costs, variable cost per unit, units produced, selling price. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Cost Per Unit Calculator work out the answer?
Cost per unit is total fixed costs divided by volume plus the variable cost of each unit. It applies the formula Cost/unit = (Fixed ÷ Units) + Variable and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Cost Per Unit Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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