Calculate cost per egg from the carton price and egg count (a dozen by default), with the price per dozen and per 100, or compare two carton sizes.
Related Calculators
Cost Per Egg Formula
The following equation is used to calculate the Cost Per Egg.
- Where CPE is the cost per egg ($/egg)
- TC is the total purchase cost of the carton or defined batch
- #E is the number of usable eggs in that same carton or batch
To calculate the cost per egg, divide the total cost by the number of eggs.
What is a Cost Per Egg?
Definition:
Cost per egg is the total purchase cost divided by the number of usable eggs in the same carton or batch. An expected usable share below 100% adjusts the quantity for estimated losses.
How to Calculate Cost Per Egg?
Example Problem:
The following example outlines the steps and information needed to calculate Cost Per Egg.
First, determine the total purchase cost. This hypothetical batch costs $1,000.00.
Next, determine the usable egg count for that same batch. In this example, there are 5,000 usable eggs.
Finally, calculate the cost per egg using the formula above:
CPE = TC / #E
CPE = 1,000 / 5,000
CPE = $.20 /egg
Selling Eggs: Profit and Return on Cost
To estimate profit from selling eggs, use the Cost Volume Profit Calculator. Enter your selling price per dozen, dozens sold, and all costs for the same period. Include feed, cartons, bedding, labor, and the period’s share of flock and equipment costs. Use saleable eggs after losses; keep dozens and individual eggs consistent.
Profit = selling price per dozen × dozens sold − total costs. For example, 10 dozen sold at $6 per dozen with $40 in costs gives $20 profit. The Return on Cost Calculator expresses that profit relative to costs: ($60 − $40) ÷ $40 × 100 = 50%. This is return on the entered costs, not an annualized return on your invested capital.