# Recipe Cost Calculator — Free production and cold chain calculator > Calculate recipe cost per ton and batch cost from each ingredient’s inclusion rate and price. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/recipe-cost-calculator - Language: en - Updated: 2026-10-03 - Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com) [Demos](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/?hl=en) / [Free Tools](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/tools) / [Production and Cold Chain Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production) / Recipe Cost Calculator Free tool # Recipe Cost Calculator Calculate recipe cost per ton and batch cost from each ingredient’s inclusion rate and price. No sign-up needed; results update as you type. [See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=industry_cold) ## Calculator Currency Batch size : 5 t | Ingredient | Inclusion % | Price per ton | Contribution to cost per ton | Delete | | : Fish meal | : 25 | : 1650 | 413 USD | | | : Soybean meal | : 30 | : 480 | 144 USD | | | : Wheat | : 25 | : 270 | 67.50 USD | | | : Fish oil | : 12 | : 2300 | 276 USD | | | : Vitamin-mineral premix | : 1 | : 3500 | 35.00 USD | | | : Other | : 7 | : 600 | 42.00 USD | | This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Total inclusion 100.00 % Recipe cost per ton 977 USD Batch cost 4,885 USD **Manage Recipes, Production and Cold Chain in One System**Result: **977 USD**. FCRSOFT tracks recipes, batch production, waste and the cold chain by lot automatically. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=industry_cold) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## Recipe Cost Calculator: worked example The example table has 6 rows; other values: Batch size 5 t. With these values the results are: | Total inclusion | 100.00 % | | Recipe cost per ton | 977 USD | | Batch cost | 4,885 USD | ### How to use: Recipe Cost Calculator - Enter your own values: Batch size. - Add or delete table rows as needed; totals update automatically. - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Total inclusion, Recipe cost per ton, Batch cost. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Ct** (each row) = [Inclusion %] ÷ 100 × [Price per ton] - **Total inclusion** = [Σ Inclusion %] - **Recipe cost per ton** = [Σ Ct] - **Batch cost** = [Σ Ct] × [Batch size] ## Other tools running on Production and Cold Chain Engine Calculates recipe, raw material, yield, waste, dry matter and cold storage costs with the same unit and cost rules. - [Raw Material Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/raw-material-cost-calculator) - [Formula Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/formula-cost-calculator) - [Production Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/production-cost-calculator) - [Cost per Ton](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/cost-per-ton) - [Cost per Kg](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/cost-per-kg) - [Raw Material Price Comparison](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/raw-material-price-comparison) - [Protein Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/protein-cost-calculator) - [Dry Matter Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/dry-matter-calculator) - [Moisture Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/moisture-calculator) - [Yield Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/yield-calculator) - [Production Waste Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/production-waste-calculator) - [Cold Storage Capacity](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/cold-storage-capacity) FCRSOFT ## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field. - Recipe cost updates automatically with raw material prices. - Yield and waste are recorded by lot in batch production. - Cold-store temperatures are monitored, with alerts on deviation. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=industry_cold) [Explore the Industry & Cold Chain — feed, processing, storage package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/industry_cold?hl=en) [demo.fcrsoft.com](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=industry_cold) ## Frequently asked questions How is Recipe Cost Calculator calculated? Calculate recipe cost per ton and batch cost from each ingredient’s inclusion rate and price. The calculation uses Production and Cold Chain Engine: Calculates recipe, raw material, yield, waste, dry matter and cold storage costs with the same unit and cost rules. How is Recipe cost per ton found? Recipe cost per ton = [Σ Ct]. With the example values (Batch size 5 t) the result is 977 USD. How is Batch cost found? Batch cost = [Σ Ct] × [Batch size]. With the example values (Batch size 5 t) the result is 4,885 USD. Worked example: Recipe Cost Calculator Example values: Batch size 5 t. Total inclusion: 100.00 %; Recipe cost per ton: 977 USD; Batch cost: 4,885 USD. Is Recipe Cost Calculator free? Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically? FCRSOFT tracks recipes, batch production, waste and the cold chain by lot automatically. You can try the Industry & Cold Chain — feed, processing, storage package in the live demo without installing anything. Which currency can I calculate in? Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Formula Cost Calculator Calculate the mix’s cost and nutritional value from each ingredient’s inclusion, price and protein and fat content. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/formula-cost-calculator) [Free tool ### Raw Material Cost Calculator Add freight, losses and storage to the purchase price to calculate the real raw material cost per usable kg. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/raw-material-cost-calculator) [Free tool ### Protein Cost Calculator Compare the cost per kg of protein of two raw materials from their price per kg and protein content. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/protein-cost-calculator) [Guide ### How to Calculate Cold Chain Cost Cold storage capacity, pallet layout, energy cost, refrigerated transport and temperature monitoring — and the cold chain cost per kg. 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