Free Batch Cost Calculator
Calculate total costs and profit for multiple batches. Perfect for production planning and wholesale orders.
Making Multiple Batches? Let's Calculate the Total!
Planning a big bake day or wholesale order? This calculator helps you figure out the total cost and profit when making multiple batches of different products. Perfect for markets, events, or bulk orders!
Not sure where to start? Load a realistic example to see how the calculator works
Add all products you're making
Product 1
Units per batch
Ingredients + packaging
What you sell for
Utilities, rent, equipment depreciation, etc.
Total Revenue:
$0.00
Total Costs:
$0.00
• Products: $0.00
• Labor: $0.00
• Overhead: $0.00
Net Profit:
$0.00
Profit Margin:
0.0%
Total Units:
12
Profit per unit: $0.00
Track Production Costs
Save batch calculations, track costs over time, and optimize your production for maximum profit.
Batch Production Tips
Calculate costs BEFORE you start baking. Know your profit margin for each product and focus on high-margin items. Batch similar products together to save time.
Include ALL labor time: prep, baking, decorating, packaging, and cleanup. Many bakers underestimate labor, which kills profitability. Pay yourself fairly!
Larger batches reduce cost per unit due to economies of scale. But don't overbake - unsold product is wasted money. Find the sweet spot for your market demand.
Don't forget utilities, equipment depreciation, and rent. Allocate overhead costs proportionally to each batch. A common method: overhead ÷ total production hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add up all ingredient costs and packaging costs for one batch. Use the Recipe Cost Calculator to get accurate ingredient costs, then multiply by the number of batches you're making.
Yes! Even if you're the owner, pay yourself an hourly rate ($20-40/hr is typical). This ensures you're actually making money, not just covering costs. Your profit should be AFTER paying yourself.
Aim for 50-100% profit margin on product costs (before labor and overhead). After all costs, a 15-25% net profit margin is healthy. Lower margins work for high-volume wholesale, but retail should be higher.
Wholesale typically sells at 50% of retail price. Calculate your costs, add desired profit, then double it for retail. For wholesale, ensure you still profit at 50% of retail. If not, your costs are too high or retail price too low.