Material Cost Calculator
What will the materials actually cost?
Material cost equals quantity times unit price, increased by a waste factor. Add a small overage so a mid-job supply run never stalls the crew.
Material Cost Calculator
How it's calculated
- 1Multiply quantity by the unit price.
- 2Add a waste factor for cuts and breakage.
- 3Repeat for each material and total them.
- 4Feed the total into your markup calculation.
Key takeaways
- Waste is a real cost — always include it.
- Track unit prices per supplier and update seasonally.
- Material cost is the base for markup, not the final price.
Related questions
- How much waste should I add to materials?
- Should I charge materials separately?
- How do I mark up materials?
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