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Cost Recovery Percentage Formula
The cost recovery percentage shows how much of a total cost has been recovered. The main formula is:
- CRP = Cost recovery percentage
- RC = Recovered cost
- TC = Total cost
If you know the cost recovery percentage and total cost, the calculator can find the recovered cost:
- RC = Recovered cost
- CRP = Cost recovery percentage
- TC = Total cost
If you know the recovered cost and cost recovery percentage, the calculator can find the total cost:
- TC = Total cost
- RC = Recovered cost
- CRP = Cost recovery percentage
The calculator works by using any two entered values to solve for the missing third value. Enter recovered cost and total cost to calculate the percentage. Enter total cost and percentage to calculate recovered cost. Enter recovered cost and percentage to calculate total cost.
Cost Recovery Percentage Benchmarks
Use these ranges as a general way to interpret a cost recovery result.
| Cost Recovery Percentage | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0% | No cost has been recovered. |
| 1% to 49% | Less than half of the total cost has been recovered. |
| 50% | Half of the total cost has been recovered. |
| 51% to 99% | Most of the total cost has been recovered, but not all of it. |
| 100% | The full cost has been recovered. |
| Above 100% | Recovered cost is greater than the original total cost. |
Common Cost Recovery Inputs
| If You Know | You Can Calculate | Formula Used |
|---|---|---|
| Recovered cost and total cost | Cost recovery percentage | CRP = (RC / TC) * 100 |
| Total cost and cost recovery percentage | Recovered cost | RC = (CRP / 100) * TC |
| Recovered cost and cost recovery percentage | Total cost | TC = RC / (CRP / 100) |
Example Cost Recovery Percentage Calculations
Example 1: Calculate cost recovery percentage
You recovered $7,500 from a total cost of $10,000.
The cost recovery percentage is 75%.
Example 2: Calculate recovered cost
Your total cost is $18,000 and the cost recovery percentage is 40%.
The recovered cost is $7,200.
Cost Recovery Percentage Calculator FAQ
What does cost recovery percentage mean?
Cost recovery percentage measures the portion of a total cost that has been recovered. For example, if a project cost $20,000 and $15,000 has been recovered, the cost recovery percentage is 75%.
Can cost recovery percentage be over 100%?
Yes. A result above 100% means the recovered cost is greater than the original total cost. For example, recovering $12,000 on a $10,000 cost gives a cost recovery percentage of 120%.
Why can total cost not be zero?
Total cost cannot be zero when calculating cost recovery percentage because the formula divides by total cost. Division by zero is not valid, so you need a positive total cost to calculate the percentage.