Enter the total cost and the total number of frames into the calculator to determine the cost per frame. This calculator helps in budgeting and cost analysis for animation projects, video production, or any scenario where frames are a unit of measure.

Cost Per Frame Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cost per frame.

CPF = TC / TF

Variables:

  • CPF is the cost per frame ($)
  • TC is the total cost ($)
  • TF is the total number of frames

To calculate the cost per frame, divide the total cost by the total number of frames.

What is Cost Per Frame?

Cost per frame is a metric used to determine the average cost to produce a single frame in a video or animation. This is particularly useful for animators, video producers, and budget managers to estimate the cost efficiency of a project. It allows for a detailed breakdown of production costs and can help in making financial decisions regarding the allocation of resources.

How to Calculate Cost Per Frame?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Cost Per Frame.


  1. First, determine the total cost (TC) of the project in dollars.
  2. Next, determine the total number of frames (TF) produced for the project.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = CPF = TC / TF.
  4. Finally, calculate the Cost Per Frame (CPF) in dollars.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Total cost (TC) = $5000

Total frames (TF) = 2500 frames