Coal cost calculator

Calculate the cost of coal based on quantity, price per unit, and conversion factors

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Total Cost = Coal Quantity × Price per Ton × Conversion Factor

Where:
Coal Quantity: Amount of coal in tons
Price per Ton: Cost of coal per ton in USD
Conversion Factor: Unit conversion factor (e.g., 1 for tons, 0.907 for metric tons to US tons)

Coal cost calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Coal cost calculator calculator and its working principles

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the quantity of coal you have in tons
  2. Enter the price per ton of coal (in USD)
  3. Enter the conversion factor if you're using a different unit than tons (e.g., 0.907 for metric tons to US tons)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to see the total cost and units used
  5. Click "Reset" to clear all fields and start over

Example

If you have 50 metric tons of coal (which is approximately 55.1 US tons) and the price is $60 per US ton:

  • Coal Quantity: 50 tons
  • Price per Ton: $60
  • Conversion Factor: 0.907 (metric to US tons)
  • Total Cost: 50 × $60 × 0.907 = $2,721
  • Units Used: 50 × 0.907 = 45.35 US tons

Working Principle

This calculator works by multiplying the quantity of coal by its price per unit and a conversion factor. The conversion factor accounts for different measurement systems (e.g., metric vs. imperial tons).