Cost of Goods Sold Calculator
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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Calculator
Understanding the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is a critical metric for businesses, particularly those involved in selling physical products. It represents the direct costs attributable to the production or acquisition of the goods sold by a company during a specific period. COGS includes the cost of the materials used in the creation of the goods, as well as the direct labor costs used to produce the goods. It does NOT include indirect expenses such as distribution costs, sales force costs, or company administration costs.
Accurately calculating COGS is essential for several reasons:
- Profitability Analysis: COGS is subtracted from revenue to determine Gross Profit. A higher COGS relative to revenue indicates lower profitability.
- Inventory Management: Understanding COGS helps in valuing inventory and making informed purchasing decisions.
- Taxation: COGS is an allowable deduction for tax purposes, directly impacting a business's taxable income.
- Pricing Strategy: Knowing the cost of producing or acquiring goods allows businesses to set competitive and profitable prices.
Our COGS calculator simplifies this process, providing a clear and accurate figure based on the fundamental accounting formula.
How the Calculation Works
The standard formula for calculating Cost of Goods Sold is:
COGS = Beginning Inventory + Purchases (Net) – Ending Inventory
Let's break down each component:
- Beginning Inventory: This is the value of inventory that a company had on hand at the start of an accounting period (e.g., the beginning of a month or year).
- Purchases (Net): This includes all costs incurred to acquire or manufacture goods intended for sale during the period. "Net" implies that any purchase returns, allowances, or discounts have been subtracted.
- Ending Inventory: This is the value of inventory remaining unsold at the end of the accounting period. This value is typically determined through a physical inventory count or perpetual inventory system.
Example Calculation
Suppose a small retail business has the following figures for the first quarter of the year:
- Beginning Inventory Value: $15,000
- Net Purchases during the Quarter: $30,000
- Ending Inventory Value (after physical count): $12,000
Using the COGS formula:
COGS = $15,000 (Beginning Inventory) + $30,000 (Purchases) – $12,000 (Ending Inventory)
COGS = $33,000
This means that $33,000 worth of goods were sold during the first quarter. If the business had revenues of $60,000 during the same period, its Gross Profit would be $27,000 ($60,000 – $33,000).
Use our calculator above to easily determine your business's COGS for any given period.
function calculateCOGS() {
var beginningInventory = parseFloat(document.getElementById("beginningInventory").value);
var purchases = parseFloat(document.getElementById("purchases").value);
var endingInventory = parseFloat(document.getElementById("endingInventory").value);
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var cogs = beginningInventory + purchases – endingInventory;
// Display result
resultDiv.innerHTML = "$" + cogs.toFixed(2) + "
Your Cost of Goods Sold";
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