Overhead Rate Calculator

Calculate overhead allocation rate.

Calculate overhead rate instantly.

Calculator Inputs

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About Overhead Rate

Calculate overhead allocation rate.

Overhead rate for costing.

Where it is used

Job costing.

How to use the Overhead Rate

  1. Total Overhead — enter the value (e.g. 50000).
  2. Allocation Base (e.g. labor hours) — enter the value (e.g. 1000).
  3. Calculate — press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.

Formula

Overhead / Base

Examples

Example

overhead:50000
allocation:1000
Result: $50.00 per unit

Frequently Asked Questions

Base?
Labor hours, machine hours, etc.