Return on Cost Calculator

Enter the total revenue ($) and the total cost ($) into the Return on Cost Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Return on Cost. 

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Return on Cost Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Return on Cost. 

ROC = (TR – TC) / TC * 100

• Where ROC is the Return on Cost (%)
• TR is the total revenue ($) 
• TC is the total cost ($) 

How to Calculate Return on Cost?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Return on Cost.

Example Problem #1:

1. First, determine the total revenue ($). 
   • The total revenue ($) is given as: 675.
2. Next, determine the total cost ($). 
   • The total cost ($) is provided as: 500.
3. Finally, calculate the Return on Cost using the equation above: 

ROC = (TR – TC) / TC * 100

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

ROC = (675 – 500) / 500 * 100 = 35 (%)

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Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:

total revenue ($) = 800

total cost ($) = 500

This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.