FREE Calculator for Potato Patty Production Costs
Potato Patty Production Cost Calculator
Calculate cost, output & profitability.
Note: Enter values as per your local market prices. Results are shown in selected currency.
Summary
Why Use this Potato Patty Production Cost Calculator
Running a patty unit needs clear cost control. Many producers focus only on raw potato price or selling price, but real profit depends on many small costs working together. Oil use, machine output, labour, power, seasoning and packing all affect the final number.
The free patty production Cost Calculator helps you calculate cost per kilo, daily output and profit over time. It gives a clear view of how much it costs to produce patties and how much money you can make in a day, month, or year. The detailed guide below explains each input and how to read the results step by step.
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What This Calculator Is Used For
This calculator is designed for small and medium patty units. It works for fresh or frozen potato patties made with frying oil and basic seasoning.
It helps you calculate:
- Cost per kilogram of patties
- Daily production output
- Daily, monthly and yearly profit
- Profit per kilogram
All results are based on the values you enter and update only after you click the calculate button.
Step 1: Enter Potato and Oil Price
The first row asks for two basic inputs.
Potato Price (₹/kg)
Enter the buying price of raw potatoes per kilogram. This should be the average rate you pay, not the lowest market rate.
Oil Price (₹/L)
Enter the cost of frying oil per litre. Use the actual rate you pay, including tax or transport if applicable.
These two inputs form the base of your raw material cost.
Step 2: Set Yield and Oil Uptake
Yield (%)
Yield means how much finished patty weight you get from raw potatoes. The default value is 75%, which is common for patties after peeling, cutting and cooking loss. You can change it if your process gives higher or lower output.
Oil Uptake (%)
This shows how much oil is absorbed into patties during frying. A common value is 4%. If your patties absorb more oil, enter a higher number.
These two values strongly affect cost per kilo.
Step 3: Add Machine Output and Raw Wastage
Machine Output (kg/hr)
Enter how many kilograms of patties your machine produces in one hour. Use an average number, not peak output.
Wastage Raw (%)
This includes loss from trimming, spoilage, or handling issues. Enter a realistic value like 3–5%.
The calculator adjusts raw potato usage based on wastage.
Step 4: Enter Energy and Labour Cost
Energy Cost (₹/hr)
This includes power or fuel used by machines per hour. Enter the cost, not the unit reading.
Labour Cost / Shift (₹)
Enter total labour cost for one shift. This should include helpers, operators and supervisors if any.
The calculator spreads labour cost across total output.
Step 5: Add Seasoning and Packaging Cost
Seasoning Cost (₹/kg)
Enter the cost of spices, binders, or additives per kilogram of patties.
Packaging Cost (₹/kg)
This includes pouch, tray, or wrap cost per kilogram of product. Do not include outer carton cost unless it is part of unit packing.
These costs are added directly to cost per kilo.
Step 6: Enter Selling Price and Working Time
Selling Price (₹/kg)
Enter your expected selling price per kilogram. This can be wholesale or factory gate price.
Hours / Shift
Default value is 8 hours. Change it only if your shift length is different.
Shifts / Day
Select how many shifts you run per day. The calculator supports one, two, or three shifts.
These values decide total daily output and profit.
Step 7: Click Calculate
Once required fields are filled, click the Calculate button.
If key inputs are missing, the calculator will ask you to complete them. After calculation, the summary section appears with all results.
Understanding the Results
Production and Cost
- Daily Output (kg) shows total patties produced per day.
- Cost / kg shows full production cost per kilogram, including raw, oil, power, labour, seasoning and packing.
These numbers help you check if your process is cost efficient.
Revenue and Profit
- Revenue / kg is your entered selling price.
- Profit / kg is the difference between selling price and cost.
If this value is low or negative, pricing or cost needs review.
Daily, Monthly and Yearly Profit
- Total Cost / Day shows total spending for one day.
- Total Revenue / Day shows daily sales value.
- Profit / Day shows daily earnings.
Monthly profit assumes 26 working days.
Yearly profit assumes 312 working days.
These assumptions match common factory schedules.
Practical Usage Tips
- Update potato and oil price often, as they change quickly
- Use realistic yield and wastage values
- Review profit per kilo before fixing selling price
- Compare one-shift and two-shift results for planning
Small input changes can cause big profit changes, so review results carefully.
The Potato Patty Production Cost Calculator gives a clear view of cost and profit without guesswork. By entering correct values and checking results, producers can make better pricing and planning decisions. This helps reduce loss and improves long-term control over production costs.