Enter the recovered cost and the total cost into the calculator to determine the cost recovery percentage.

Cost Recovery Percentage Calculator

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Cost Recovery Percentage Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cost recovery percentage for a given recovered cost and total cost.

P = (R / T) * 100

Variables:

  • P is the cost recovery percentage
  • R is the recovered cost
  • T is the total cost

To calculate the cost recovery percentage, divide the recovered cost by the total cost. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

What is Cost Recovery Percentage?

The cost recovery percentage is a financial metric used to determine the proportion of costs that have been recovered from a project or investment. It is expressed as a percentage and helps in assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of cost recovery efforts. A higher cost recovery percentage indicates that a larger portion of the costs has been recovered, which is generally a positive indicator of financial performance.

How to Calculate Cost Recovery Percentage?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Cost Recovery Percentage.


  1. First, determine the recovered cost (R).
  2. Next, determine the total cost (T).
  3. Finally, calculate the cost recovery percentage using the formula P = (R / T) * 100.
  4. After inserting the values 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.

Recovered Cost (R) = $5000

Total Cost (T) = $10000