Manufacturing Cost Calculator
Calculate total manufacturing cost by breaking down direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead into prime and conversion costs.
Absorption Manufacturing Cost Inputs
Total Manufacturing Cost Formula
Total Manufacturing Cost = Direct Materials + Direct Labor + Manufacturing Overhead- Direct Materials: Raw materials and components physically converted into the finished product.
- Direct Labor: Wages and payroll taxes paid to assembly and machine operators physically producing the item.
- Manufacturing Overhead: Indirect factory costs including plant rent, utilities, depreciation, supervisor salaries, and maintenance.
- Prime Cost = Direct Materials + Direct Labor; Conversion Cost = Direct Labor + Manufacturing Overhead.
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Calculation Steps:
- Total Manufacturing Cost = $50,000 + $30,000 + $20,000 = $100,000
- Prime Cost = $50,000 + $30,000 = $80,000 (80%)
- Conversion Cost = $30,000 + $20,000 = $50,000 (50%)
- Unit Manufacturing Cost = $100,000 / 10,000 = $10.00 / valve
How to Use This Calculator
- 1Enter your total direct material expenditures for the production run.
- 2Input total direct labor costs paid to factory production operators.
- 3Add all allocated manufacturing factory overhead expenses.
- 4Optionally enter total units produced to compute the cost per unit.
Assumptions & Limitations
- Excludes non-manufacturing selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses.
- Assumes all entered materials were consumed in production during the period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between manufacturing cost and production cost?
In cost accounting, manufacturing costs strictly encompass direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead incurred inside the plant. General production costs may additionally include non-factory design, inbound freight, and tooling setup.
What is prime cost versus conversion cost?
Prime cost is the direct cost of raw materials and direct labor (Materials + Labor). Conversion cost is the cost required to convert raw materials into finished goods (Labor + Factory Overhead).
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