Cost Per Pound Calculator

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the total cost in dollars in the "Total Cost ($)" field.
2. Enter the total weight in pounds in the "Total Weight (Pounds)" field.
3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the cost per pound.
4. The result will be displayed in the "Cost Per Pound" field.

Understanding the Formula

The calculator uses the following formula to determine the cost per pound:

Cost Per Pound = Total Cost / Total Weight

This means you divide the total amount you spent by the total weight of the item to find out how much each pound costs.

Example

If you bought 10 pounds of apples for $25, the cost per pound would be:

$25 / 10 pounds = $2.50 per pound

When to Use This Calculator

This calculator is useful when:

• You want to compare the prices of different quantities of the same product.
• You need to determine the cost efficiency of bulk purchases.
• You are shopping for groceries or other products sold by weight.