# Yield Calculator — Free production and cold chain calculator > Calculate yield (e.g. fillet yield) from input and output, the input needed for a target output and the output’s unit cost. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/yield-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) / Yield Calculator Free tool # Yield Calculator Calculate yield (e.g. fillet yield) from input and output, the input needed for a target output and the output’s unit cost. 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 Input quantity : 1000 kg Output quantity : 420 kg Target output : 5000 kg Input price per kg : 5.2 USD This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Yield 42.0 % Input needed for the target 11,905 kg Raw material cost per kg of output 12.38 USD **Manage Recipes, Production and Cold Chain in One System**Result: **42.0 %**. 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/) ## Yield Calculator: what you need to know Yield is the share of saleable output obtained from the input, for example fillet yield from whole fish. Raw material cost is spread over real product kilograms using this ratio. **Expert tip:** Track yield for every batch; a drop of a few points at the same raw material price raises product cost significantly and upsets pricing. ## Yield Calculator: worked example Example values: Input quantity 1,000 kg, Output quantity 420 kg, Target output 5,000 kg, Input price per kg 5.2 USD. With these values the results are: | Yield | 42.0 % | | Input needed for the target | 11,905 kg | | Raw material cost per kg of output | 12.38 USD | ### How to use: Yield Calculator - Enter your own values: Input quantity, Output quantity, Target output, Input price per kg. - Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate. - Results are calculated as you type: Yield, Input needed for the target, Raw material cost per kg of output. - Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below. ## How is it calculated? - **Yield** = [Output quantity] ÷ [Input quantity] × 100 - **Input needed for the target** = [Target output] ÷ ([Output quantity] ÷ [Input quantity]) - **Raw material cost per kg of output** = [Input price per kg] ÷ ([Output quantity] ÷ [Input quantity]) ## 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) - [Recipe Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/production/recipe-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) - [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 Yield Calculator calculated? Calculate yield (e.g. fillet yield) from input and output, the input needed for a target output and the output’s unit cost. 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. Yield Calculator: what is it and when is it used? Yield is the share of saleable output obtained from the input, for example fillet yield from whole fish. Raw material cost is spread over real product kilograms using this ratio. Yield Calculator: what should I watch out for? Track yield for every batch; a drop of a few points at the same raw material price raises product cost significantly and upsets pricing. How is Yield found? Yield = [Output quantity] ÷ [Input quantity] × 100. With the example values (Input quantity 1,000 kg, Output quantity 420 kg, Target output 5,000 kg, Input price per kg 5.2 USD) the result is 42.0 %. How is Input needed for the target found? Input needed for the target = [Target output] ÷ ([Output quantity] ÷ [Input quantity]). With the example values (Input quantity 1,000 kg, Output quantity 420 kg, Target output 5,000 kg, Input price per kg 5.2 USD) the result is 11,905 kg. Worked example: Yield Calculator Example values: Input quantity 1,000 kg, Output quantity 420 kg, Target output 5,000 kg, Input price per kg 5.2 USD. Yield: 42.0 %; Input needed for the target: 11,905 kg; Raw material cost per kg of output: 12.38 USD. Is Yield 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 ### Production Waste Calculator Calculate waste rate and its cost from input, good output and rework quantities. 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