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See the cost of each kilo of fish produced and how many kilos the cycle must sell to avoid a loss.
Pre-sizing and estimating tool: the results do not replace a design, calculation, or report signed by a qualified professional, nor verification against the applicable standards.
Cost per kg for outputs of 60% to 140% of yours, with the cycle costs held fixed; the highlighted bar is yours.
Cycle result for prices of R$ 4 to R$ 14 per kg; where the line crosses zero is the break-even point. The dot is your price.
Drag the controls to simulate data different from what you entered (from 30% less to 30% more) and watch the result change instantly.
Cost per kilo and cycle result for outputs of 60% to 140% of the one entered, with the cycle costs and the selling price.
The calculation done in steps, with the values you entered.
The calculation memo gathers this page's inputs, results, equations, assumptions, and references, with fields for project, responsible person, and review. The full report also includes the charts and interpretations, in color. In the print window, choose Save as PDF.
Enter the cycle's fixed costs (depreciation, interest, maintenance), variable costs (fingerlings, feed, energy, labor), the kilos produced, and the sale price. The calculator shows the cost per kg, the margin, and the breakeven point.
Fixed costs of R$ 40,000 and variable costs of R$ 120,000 in the cycle, 20,000 kg produced and a price of R$ 9.00 per kg.
Total cost = R$ 160,000. Cost per kg = 160,000 ÷ 20,000 = R$ 8.00. Revenue = 20,000 × 9 = R$ 180,000. Result = R$ 20,000. Variable cost per kg = 6.00. Break-even = 40,000 ÷ (9 − 6) = 13,333 kg.
Because fixed costs, such as base energy, maintenance and labor, are spread over more kilos.
Yes, it is the quantity at which revenue covers all costs. Above it there is profit; below it, a loss.
It is recommended, to see the real cost of the business. Without it, the profit looks bigger than it is.
Yes. Use the realistic price at the time of sale and redo the calculation if the market changes.
Important notice: the Agrocalcs tools make estimates and preliminary sizing based on the data entered and on published engineering methods. They do not replace a design, a calculation report or a report signed by a qualified professional (CREA/ART), nor verification against the applicable technical standards and legislation, such as the Regulatory Standards of the Ministry of Labor. Material and fuel properties vary: check with the manufacturer or with analyses of your process before deciding. By using the site, you agree to the Terms of Use.
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