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"sourceUrls": [ "https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/13064207?hl=en", "https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/faq", "https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/math-behind-common-marketing-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "App Revenue Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/app-revenue-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Creator & Audience", "primaryKeyword": "app revenue calculator", "formula": "If actual impressions supplied:\n ad_impressions = actual_impressions\nElse:\n ad_requests = DAU * requests_per_user_per_day * days\n matched_requests = ad_requests * match_rate\n ad_impressions = matched_requests * render_rate\nad_revenue = ad_impressions / 1000 * eCPM\ntotal_revenue = ad_revenue + subscription_revenue + IAP_revenue\nAdMob defines eCPM = estimated earnings / impressions * 1000; match rate = matched requests / requests.", "outputs": "Ad requests; matched requests; impressions; ad revenue; total revenue; optional ads ARPU", "archetype": "A17 — Creator / Audience Pricing", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://support.google.com/admob/answer/7356428?hl=en" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "UGC Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/ugc-rate-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Creator & Audience", "primaryKeyword": "ugc rate calculator", "formula": "creation = base_rate * assets\nusage = creation * usage_pct\npaid_ads = creation * paid_ads_pct\nvariants = variant_count * variant_rate\ntotal = creation + usage + paid_ads + raw_footage_fee + variants + rush_fee", "outputs": "Creation fee; licensing/add-ons; total project quote", "archetype": "A17 — Creator / Audience Pricing", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://www.sproutugc.com/software/rate-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Marketing ROI Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/marketing-roi-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "marketing roi calculator", "formula": "incremental_gross_profit = attributed_revenue * gross_margin_pct\nROI% = (incremental_gross_profit - program_cost) / program_cost * 100\nIf gross margin omitted, label result 'revenue return' rather than profit ROI.", "outputs": "Incremental gross profit; net benefit; ROI %; break-even attributed revenue", "archetype": "A4 — ROI / Incremental Return", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/13064207?hl=en", "https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/faq", "https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/math-behind-common-marketing-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Customer Experience ROI Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/customer-experience-roi-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "customer experience roi calculator", "formula": "incremental_gross_profit = attributed_revenue * gross_margin_pct\nROI% = (incremental_gross_profit - program_cost) / program_cost * 100\nIf gross margin omitted, label result 'revenue return' rather than profit ROI.", "outputs": "Incremental gross profit; net benefit; ROI %; break-even attributed revenue", "archetype": "A4 — ROI / Incremental Return", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/math-behind-common-marketing-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Customer Lifetime Value Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/customer-lifetime-value-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "customer lifetime value calculator", "formula": "Explicit lifespan: LTV = ARPU * gross_margin_pct * lifespan\nChurn-derived: lifespan ≈ 1 / churn_rate_decimal\nLTV = ARPU * gross_margin_pct / churn_rate_decimal", "outputs": "Gross-profit LTV; revenue LTV (secondary); implied lifespan", "archetype": "A5 — Customer Economics", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/customer-lifetime-value", "https://stripe.com/en-sk/resources/more/customer-lifetime-value" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Customer Acquisition Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/customer-acquisition-cost-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "customer acquisition cost calculator", "formula": "CAC = acquisition_spend / new_customers", "outputs": "CAC", "archetype": "A5 — Customer Economics", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/cac-in-saas", "https://www.hubspot.com/glossary/customer-acquisition-cost" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Social Media ROI Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/social-media-roi-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "social media roi calculator", "formula": "incremental_gross_profit = attributed_revenue * gross_margin_pct\nROI% = (incremental_gross_profit - program_cost) / program_cost * 100\nIf gross margin omitted, label result 'revenue return' rather than profit ROI.", "outputs": "Incremental gross profit; net benefit; ROI %; break-even attributed revenue", "archetype": "A4 — ROI / Incremental Return", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/13064207?hl=en", "https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/faq", "https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/math-behind-common-marketing-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Email Marketing ROI Calculator", "url": "/calculators/marketing-growth/email-marketing-roi-calculator/", "category": "Marketing & Growth", "subcluster": "Customer Economics & ROI", "primaryKeyword": "email marketing roi calculator", "formula": "incremental_gross_profit = attributed_revenue * gross_margin_pct\nROI% = (incremental_gross_profit - program_cost) / program_cost * 100\nIf gross margin omitted, label result 'revenue return' rather than profit ROI.", "outputs": "Incremental gross profit; net benefit; ROI %; break-even attributed revenue", "archetype": "A4 — ROI / Incremental Return", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual or when metric definitions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/13064207?hl=en", "https://advertising.amazon.com/resources/faq", "https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/math-behind-common-marketing-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Junk Removal Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/junk-removal-cost-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "junk removal cost calculator", "formula": "disposal_cost = volume * disposal_cost_per_yard + fixed_dump_fee\nlabor_cost = crew_size * labor_hours * loaded_labor_rate\ndirect_cost = disposal_cost + labor_cost + truck_equipment_cost + travel_cost + other_direct_cost\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote = max(fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct), minimum_charge)\nprice_per_cubic_yard = quote / volume", "outputs": "Disposal cost; labor cost; direct/loaded cost; recommended quote; price/yard; profit/margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://practicaltools.co/tools/service-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Pressure Washing Estimate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/pressure-washing-estimate-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "pressure washing estimate calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://profitquotecalc.com/pressure-washing-pricing-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Commercial Snow Removal Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/commercial-snow-removal-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "commercial snow removal pricing calculator", "formula": "hours_per_push = area_acres / productivity_acres_per_hour (or manual hours)\nlabor = hours_per_push * crew_size * loaded_labor_rate\nmaterial = salt_quantity * salt_unit_cost\ndirect = labor + equipment_fuel + material + other_direct\ncost = direct * (1 + overhead_pct)\nbase_push_price = cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nprice_for_depth = base_push_price + max(0, snowfall_depth-trigger_depth)*per_inch_surcharge\nseasonal_scenario = expected_events * expected_price_per_event\nSeasonal output is an advisory scenario, not weather prediction.", "outputs": "Hours/push; per-push cost and price; depth-adjusted price; seasonal scenario", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://fieldwynn.com/tools/field-service/snow-removal-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Commercial Cleaning Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/commercial-cleaning-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "commercial cleaning calculator", "formula": "hours_per_visit = cleanable_sqft / production_rate (or manual hours)\nvisits_per_month = visits_per_week * 52 / 12\nloaded_labor_rate = wage * (1 + burden_pct) (unless loaded rate entered directly)\nmonthly_labor = hours_per_visit * visits_per_month * loaded_labor_rate\nmonthly_direct_cost = monthly_labor + monthly_supplies + monthly_equipment + visits_per_month*travel_per_visit + other_monthly_cost\nmonthly_cost_with_overhead = monthly_direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nmonthly_bid = monthly_cost_with_overhead / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nprice_per_visit = monthly_bid / visits_per_month", "outputs": "Hours/visit; visits/month; monthly loaded labor; monthly cost; monthly bid; price/visit; price/sq-ft/month", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://cleaningestimatetools.com/calculators/commercial-cleaning-bid-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Post-Construction Cleaning Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/post-construction-cleaning-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "post construction cleaning calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://cleaningestimatetools.com/calculators/commercial-cleaning-bid-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Window Cleaning Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/window-cleaning-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "window cleaning pricing calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://ownerlanes.com/tools/window-cleaning-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Lawn Care Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/lawn-care-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Cleaning & Field Services", "primaryKeyword": "lawn care pricing calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://fieldwynn.com/tools/field-service/lawn-care-pricing" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Vehicle Wrap Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/vehicle-wrap-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "vehicle wrap pricing calculator", "formula": "material_sqft = coverage_sqft * (1 + waste_pct)\nmaterial_cost = material_sqft * material_cost_per_sqft\ninstall_hours = coverage_sqft / install_speed (or manual hours)\nlabor_cost = install_hours * shop_labor_rate\ndirect_cost = material_cost + labor_cost + design_fee + prep_fee + other_direct_cost\nloaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote = loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)", "outputs": "Material qty/cost; install hours/labor; loaded cost; recommended quote; profit", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://wrapstart.com/tools/wrap-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Cake Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/cake-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "cake pricing calculator", "formula": "labor_cost = labor_hours * labor_rate\ndirect_cost = ingredient_cost + labor_cost + packaging_decor + delivery + utilities_equipment\nloaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nprice = loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nprice_per_serving = price / servings", "outputs": "Direct cost; loaded cost; recommended cake price; profit; price/serving", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://cakecostcalculator.com/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Photography Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/photography-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "photography pricing calculator", "formula": "total_labor_hours = shoot + edit + planning_admin_travel\nlabor_cost = total_labor_hours * labor_rate\ndirect_cost = labor_cost + direct_expenses + equipment_allocation\nloaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nservice_quote = loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\ntotal_quote = service_quote + separately_entered_usage_license_fee", "outputs": "Total labor hours; session cost basis; recommended service quote; licensing add-on; total quote", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://www.cameroll.com/photography-pricing-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Art Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/art-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "art pricing calculator", "formula": "cost_plus_direct = labor_hours*hourly_rate + materials_framing + allocated_overhead\nartist_target_revenue = cost_plus_direct / (1 - target_artist_margin)\ngrossed_up_retail_for_commission = artist_target_revenue / (1 - gallery_commission_pct)\nsquare_inch_method = width*height*rate_per_sq_in + materials_framing (comparison only)\nlinear_inch_method = (width+height)*rate_per_linear_in + materials_framing (comparison only)", "outputs": "Cost-plus artist target; commission-grossed retail price; square/linear-inch comparison", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://canvascalculator.com/tools/art-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Online Course Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/online-course-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "online course pricing calculator", "formula": "retained_students = expected_sales * (1 - refund_rate)\nfixed_costs = production_cost + platform_fixed_cost + marketing_spend + other_fixed_cost\nsupport_cost = retained_students * support_cost_per_student\nfixed_processing = expected_sales * processor_fixed_fee\nvariable_rate = platform_transaction_rate + processor_percentage_rate\nprice_per_student = (fixed_costs + support_cost + fixed_processing + target_profit) / (retained_students * (1 - variable_rate))\nbreak_even_price sets target_profit=0.", "outputs": "Retained-student estimate; cohort cost; break-even price; price for target profit; projected profit", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://courseprofitlab.com/tools/online-course-pricing-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "3D Print Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/3d-print-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Creative & Productized Services", "primaryKeyword": "3d print pricing calculator", "formula": "material_cost = material_used * unit_material_cost\nelectricity_cost = print_hours * printer_power_kW * electricity_rate\nmachine_cost = print_hours * machine_hourly_rate\nlabor_cost = hands_on_hours * labor_rate\ndirect = material_cost + electricity_cost + machine_cost + labor_cost + other_hardware_packaging\nrisk_adjusted_cost = direct * (1 + failure_reserve_pct)\nloaded_cost = risk_adjusted_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nprice = loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)", "outputs": "Material/electricity/machine/labor breakdown; loaded cost; recommended price; profit", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://industrialcalculators.com/3d-print-cost-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Freelance Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/freelance-rate-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "freelance rate calculator", "formula": "annual_cost_base = compensation + benefits_tax_reserve + overhead\nrequired_annual_revenue = annual_cost_base / (1 - target_profit_margin)\nhourly_rate = required_annual_revenue / annual_billable_hours", "outputs": "Required annual revenue; break-even hourly rate; recommended hourly rate", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://buscalctools.com/freelance-rate-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Bookkeeping Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/bookkeeping-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "bookkeeping pricing calculator", "formula": "preparer_cost = preparer_hours * preparer_loaded_rate\nreview_cost = review_hours * reviewer_loaded_rate\ndirect_monthly_cost = preparer_cost + review_cost + software_apps + other_direct_cost\nloaded_cost = direct_monthly_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nmonthly_price = loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nDo not silently multiply by a 'market complexity factor'; show any adjustment explicitly.", "outputs": "Monthly delivery cost; recommended monthly fee; gross profit; effective hourly revenue", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://practiceerp.com/bookkeeping-pricing-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Flat Rate Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/flat-rate-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "flat rate pricing calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://pricetuneup.com/tools/flat-rate-price-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Managed IT Services Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/managed-it-services-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "managed it services pricing calculator", "formula": "tool_cost = endpoints*tool_cost_per_endpoint + server_tool_costs + other_device_tool_costs\nlabor_cost = support_hours * loaded_technician_rate\nmonthly_delivery_cost = tool_cost + labor_cost + other_fixed_service_costs + overhead_allocation\ntarget_MRR = monthly_delivery_cost / (1 - target_gross_margin_pct)\nper_endpoint_equivalent = target_MRR / endpoints (display only when endpoints>0)\nannual_contract_value = target_MRR * 12", "outputs": "Monthly delivery cost; target MRR; per-endpoint equivalent; annual contract value; gross profit", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://fieldopstoolkit.com/msp-pricing-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Service Pricing / Job Bid Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/service-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "service pricing calculator", "formula": "hours = scope / production_rate (or manual_hours)\nloaded_labor = hours * wage * (1 + burden_pct)\ndirect_cost = loaded_labor + supplies + travel + equipment\nfully_loaded_cost = direct_cost * (1 + overhead_pct)\nquote_before_min = fully_loaded_cost / (1 - target_margin_pct)\nquote = max(quote_before_min, minimum_charge)", "outputs": "Estimated labor hours; loaded labor; direct cost; fully loaded cost; recommended quote; gross margin", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://calculator.academy/service-price-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Consulting Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/consulting-rate-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "consulting rate calculator", "formula": "annual_cost_base = compensation + benefits_tax_reserve + overhead\nrequired_annual_revenue = annual_cost_base / (1 - target_profit_margin)\nhourly_rate = required_annual_revenue / annual_billable_hours", "outputs": "Required annual revenue; break-even hourly rate; recommended hourly rate", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://myconsultbase.com/tools/rate-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Contractor Hourly Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/service-business/contractor-hourly-rate-calculator/", "category": "Service Business Pricing", "subcluster": "Professional & B2B Services", "primaryKeyword": "contractor hourly rate calculator", "formula": "annual_cost_base = compensation + benefits_tax_reserve + overhead\nrequired_annual_revenue = annual_cost_base / (1 - target_profit_margin)\nhourly_rate = required_annual_revenue / annual_billable_hours", "outputs": "Required annual revenue; break-even hourly rate; recommended hourly rate", "archetype": "A11 — Service Quote / Hourly Rate", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual for wage reference; formula stable", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://workcalcs.com/freelance-rate-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "eBay Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/ebay-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "ebay fee calculator", "formula": "fee_base = item_price + buyer_shipping + sales_tax + other_applicable_buyer_charges\nfinal_value_fee = tiered_rate(category, store_status, fee_base) + per_order_fee\nDefault no-store 'Most categories' snapshot:\n 13.6% on portion <= $7,500 + 2.35% on portion > $7,500\n per-order fee = $0.30 if order <= $10 else $0.40\npromoted_fee = promoted_rate * applicable_ad_fee_base\ntotal_fees = final_value_fee + promoted_fee + insertion_fee + upgrade_fees\npayout_before_seller_costs = item_price + buyer_shipping - total_fees", "outputs": "Final value fee; ad/listing fees; total fees; effective fee %; payout before COGS/shipping label", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly + after announced fee changes", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/selling/start-selling-on-ebay/seller-fees" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Etsy Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/etsy-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "etsy fee calculator", "formula": "transaction_base = item_price + shipping + gift_wrap\ntransaction_fee = 6.5% * transaction_base\nprocessing_base = item_price + shipping + gift_wrap + applicable_sales_tax\nUS_processing_fee = 3% * processing_base + $0.25\nlisting_fee = $0.20 * listing_fee_count\noffsite_ad_fee = offsite_rate * applicable_order_total, capped at $100/order\ncurrency_conversion_fee = 2.5% * converted_funds if applicable\ntotal_fees = sum(all fees)", "outputs": "Fee breakdown; total fees; effective fee %; seller payout before COGS", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115014483627-What-are-the-Fees-and-Taxes-for-Selling-on-Etsy" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "KDP Royalty Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/kdp-royalty-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "kdp royalty calculator", "formula": "Print:\nprinting_cost = fixed_cost(format, ink, trim, marketplace, page_band) + page_count * per_page_cost\nroyalty_rate = 50% or 60% by list-price threshold (US 60% at $9.99+ for print); Expanded paperback = 40%\nroyalty = royalty_rate * list_price - printing_cost\nUS black regular paperback >110p current example coefficients: fixed $1.00 + $0.012/page\neBook uses selected 35% or 70% option and applicable delivery/VAT rules", "outputs": "Printing cost; royalty rate; royalty/sale; minimum list price", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201834330" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Depop Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/depop-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "depop fee calculator", "formula": "US selling_fee = 0\nprocessing_base = item_price + shipping + sales_tax\nprocessing_fee = 3.3% * processing_base + $0.45\nboosting_base = item_price + (own_shipping ? buyer_shipping : 0)\nboost_fee = boosted ? 12% * boosting_base : 0\ntotal_fees = processing_fee + boost_fee", "outputs": "Processing fee; boost fee; total fees; payout", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001791127-Seller-fees-and-charges" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Whatnot Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/whatnot-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "whatnot fee calculator", "formula": "commission = category_rate * commission_base\nUS default all-other category rate = 8% of final item sale price\nSpecial categories may use 4% or capped/tiered 8% up to $1,500 per current policy\nprocessing_fee = 2.9% * total_order_value + $0.30\ntotal_order_value generally = item sale + buyer shipping + buyer taxes\ntotal_fees = commission + processing_fee + applicable_tax_on_fees", "outputs": "Commission; payment processing fee; total fees; payout", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Monthly/quarterly; promotions change", "sourceUrls": [ "https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4847069165965-Whatnot-seller-fees" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Reverb Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/reverb-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "reverb fee calculator", "formula": "selling_fee = clamp(5% * (item_price + shipping), min=$0.50, max=$500 for USD)\nprocessing_rate = preferred ? 2.99% : 3.19%\nprocessing_fee = processing_rate * (item_price + shipping + tax) + $0.49\ncross_border_fee = cross_border ? 1% * applicable_processing_base : 0\ncurrency_conversion_fee = conversion ? 2.5% * payout_subtotal : 0\ntotal_fees = selling_fee + processing_fee + cross_border_fee + currency_conversion_fee", "outputs": "Selling fee; processing fee; optional cross-border/conversion fees; payout", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://reverb.com/selling/selling-fees" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Mercari Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/mercari-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "mercari fee calculator", "formula": "selling_fee = 10% * (item_price + buyer_shipping)\nbuyer_protection_fee is buyer-paid and not deducted from seller payout\nno separate seller payment-processing fee under current structure", "outputs": "Selling fee; seller payout before shipping label/COGS", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/169/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Poshmark Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/poshmark-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "poshmark fee calculator", "formula": "Current public policy model:\nif final_order_price < $15: seller_fee = $2.95\nelse: seller_fee = 20% * final_order_price\nseller_earnings = final_order_price - seller_fee - seller_paid_shipping_discount", "outputs": "Seller fee; seller earnings; effective fee %", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://poshmark.com/fee_policy" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "TikTok Shop Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/tiktok-shop-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "tiktok shop fee calculator", "formula": "referral_fee_base = customer_payment + platform_discount - tax\nreferral_fee = referral_rate(category) * referral_fee_base\nCurrent broad US category rate snapshot: mostly 6%; specified jewelry/pre-owned categories may be 5% and certain high-value portions may use special tiers\naffiliate_commission = affiliate_rate * eligible_product_sales if enabled\ntotal_seller_fees = referral_fee + affiliate_commission + logistics_fees", "outputs": "Referral fee; optional affiliate/logistics fees; payout estimate", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly; verify manually because access can vary", "sourceUrls": [ "https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?default_language=en&identity=1&is_new_connect=0&is_new_user=0&knowledge_id=5982454398175018" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Walmart Seller Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/walmart-seller-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Marketplace Fees & Royalties", "primaryKeyword": "walmart seller fee calculator", "formula": "total_sales_price = item_price + shipping_handling + gift_wrap + other_charges\nreferral_fee = category_rate_or_tier(total_sales_price)\nExample 'Everything Else' rate = 15%\nWFS/fulfillment fees are separate and should not be mixed into referral fee unless user enables them", "outputs": "Referral fee; effective rate; payout before WFS/COGS", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://marketplace.walmart.com/pricing/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "PayPal Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/paypal-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Payment Processing Fees", "primaryKeyword": "paypal fee calculator", "formula": "US PayPal Checkout domestic snapshot: fee = 3.49%*amount + fixed_fee(currency)\nUSD fixed fee = $0.49\nInternational commercial add 1.50 percentage points\nnet = amount - fee\nReverse gross = (target_net + fixed_fee)/(1-rate)", "outputs": "Transaction fee; net payout; effective fee; gross for target net", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-10-17", "reviewCadence": "Monthly/quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Stripe Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/stripe-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Payment Processing Fees", "primaryKeyword": "stripe fee calculator", "formula": "Default US online domestic card: fee = 2.9% * amount + $0.30\ninternational card add 1.5%\ncurrency conversion add 1%\nmanual entry add 0.5%\nnet = amount - fee\nReverse target net for a linear rate r and fixed f: gross = (target_net + f) / (1-r)", "outputs": "Fee; net payout; effective fee %; gross amount needed for target net", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-10-17", "reviewCadence": "Monthly/quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/pricing" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Square Fee Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/square-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Payment Processing Fees", "primaryKeyword": "square fee calculator", "formula": "fee_per_transaction = transaction_amount*rate(plan, method) + fixed_fee(plan, method)\nmonthly_fees = transaction_count * fee_per_transaction\nSquare Free current examples: in-person 2.6%+$0.15; online 3.3%+$0.30; manual 3.5%+$0.15\nACH uses percentage with minimum/cap rules.", "outputs": "Fee/transaction; monthly fees; net payout; effective fee %", "archetype": "A9 — Tiered Fee / Commission", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-10-17", "reviewCadence": "Monthly/quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5068-what-are-square-s-fees" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "eBay Profit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/ebay-profit-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "ebay profit calculator", "formula": "platform_fees = ebay_fee_engine(...)\nseller_revenue_ex_tax = item_price + buyer_shipping\nprofit = seller_revenue_ex_tax - platform_fees - cogs - seller_shipping_cost - other_costs\nmargin_pct = profit / seller_revenue_ex_tax * 100\nroi_pct = profit / cogs * 100 (if cogs>0)", "outputs": "Platform fees; payout; true profit; margin; ROI", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-17", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly + after announced fee changes", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/selling/start-selling-on-ebay/seller-fees", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Shopify Fee & Profit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/shopify-fee-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "shopify fee calculator", "formula": "Shopify Payments online standard card snapshot:\nBasic 2.9%+$0.30; Grow 2.7%+$0.30; Advanced 2.5%+$0.30; Plus displayed starting rates vary\nthird_party_transaction_fee if NOT Shopify Payments: Basic 2%, Grow 1%, Advanced 0.6%, Plus 0.2%\nprocessing_fee = selected_rate*sale + fixed\nprofit = sale - processing_fee - third_party_transaction_fee - cogs - fulfillment - allocated_subscription_cost", "outputs": "Processing/platform fee; payout; profit; margin", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-17", "nextReviewDate": "2026-10-17", "reviewCadence": "Monthly/quarterly", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.shopify.com/pricing", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Amazon ACoS Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/amazon-acos-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "amazon acos calculator", "formula": "ACoS% = ad_spend / attributed_ad_sales * 100\nROAS = attributed_ad_sales / ad_spend", "outputs": "ACoS %; ROAS", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2026-12-22", "reviewCadence": "Quarterly + annual fee update", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions", "https://advertising.amazon.com/library/guides/acos-advertising-cost-of-sales", "https://sell.amazon.com/pricing/estimate" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Dropshipping Profit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/dropshipping-profit-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "dropshipping profit calculator", "formula": "profit_per_order = sale_price - product_cost - supplier_shipping - platform_fees - payment_fees - ad_cost - refunds_allowance - overhead_allocation\nmargin = profit_per_order / sale_price * 100\nbreak_even_CPA = sale_price - all_non_ad_costs", "outputs": "Profit/order; margin; break-even ad CPA", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/gross-margin-markup" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "E-commerce Profit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/ecommerce-profit-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "ecommerce profit calculator", "formula": "gross_sales = price*units\nplatform_fee = gross_sales*platform_rate + fixed_fee*orders\nprocessing = gross_sales*processing_rate\nreturns_allowance = gross_sales*return_rate\nprofit = gross_sales - cogs_total - platform_fee - processing - fulfillment - ads - returns_allowance - other\nmargin = profit/gross_sales", "outputs": "Revenue; each cost bucket; profit; margin; ROI", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/gross-margin-markup" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/ecommerce-payments/print-on-demand-profit-calculator/", "category": "E-commerce & Payments", "subcluster": "Seller Profitability", "primaryKeyword": "print on demand profit calculator", "formula": "profit_per_unit = retail_price - pod_cost - shipping - platform_fee - payment_fee - ad_cost - allowance\nmargin = profit_per_unit / retail_price * 100\ntotal_profit = profit_per_unit * quantity", "outputs": "Profit/unit; margin; total profit", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/18-3-retailing-strategy-decisions", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/gross-margin-markup" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Burn Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/burn-rate-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "burn rate calculator", "formula": "gross_burn = monthly_outflows\nnet_burn = monthly_outflows - monthly_inflows\ncash_change = inflows - outflows", "outputs": "Gross burn; net burn; monthly cash change", "archetype": "A8 — Cash Burn / Runway", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "SaaS ROI Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/saas-roi-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "saas roi calculator", "formula": "annual_benefit = labor_savings + incremental_gross_profit + avoided_costs\nyear1_cost = annual_subscription + implementation_cost + other_recurring_cost\nyear1_net_benefit = annual_benefit - year1_cost\nyear1_ROI_pct = year1_net_benefit / year1_cost * 100\nsimple_payback_months = upfront_cost / positive_monthly_net_benefit (when positive)\nFor multi-year mode, show undiscounted scenario totals unless an NPV mode is explicitly selected.", "outputs": "Annual benefit; total SaaS cost; net benefit; ROI %; simple payback", "archetype": "A4 — ROI / Incremental Return", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/1722066?hl=en-GB" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "SaaS Valuation Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/saas-valuation-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "saas valuation calculator", "formula": "enterprise_value = ARR * multiple\nequity_value = enterprise_value + cash - debt", "outputs": "Enterprise value; equity value; scenario range", "archetype": "A15 — Valuation", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-lbi/S%20Corporation%20Valuation%20Job%20Aid%20for%20IRS%20Valuation%20Professionals.pdf" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Startup Runway Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/startup-runway-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "startup runway calculator", "formula": "net_burn = outflows - inflows\nif net_burn>0: runway_months = cash/net_burn\nelse: no finite runway under current assumptions", "outputs": "Net burn; runway months; estimated runway end date", "archetype": "A8 — Cash Burn / Runway", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "SaaS Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/saas-pricing-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "saas pricing calculator", "formula": "base_cost = hosting_cost + support_cost + other_variable_cost\nprice_before_fixed_fee = base_cost / (1 - payment_fee_rate - target_gross_margin)\nOptionally validate: payback_months = CAC / ((price - variable_cost)*gross_margin_adjustment)", "outputs": "Minimum price for target gross margin; gross profit/account; optional CAC payback", "archetype": "A1 — Margin / Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/gross-margin-mark-up" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Rule of 40 Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/rule-of-40-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Cash Efficiency, Pricing & Valuation", "primaryKeyword": "rule of 40 calculator", "formula": "rule_of_40_score = growth_pct + selected_profit_margin_pct", "outputs": "Rule-of-40 score; inputs shown separately", "archetype": "A7 — Retention / Churn", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/valuation-of-assets", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://chartmogul.com/saas-metrics/rule-of-40/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Churn Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/churn-rate-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Retention & Unit Economics", "primaryKeyword": "churn rate calculator", "formula": "customer_churn_pct = lost_customers / starting_customers * 100\nrevenue_churn_pct = churned_MRR / starting_MRR * 100", "outputs": "Churn rate; retention rate", "archetype": "A7 — Retention / Churn", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/customer-churn-rates-101", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/how-to-calculate-churn-rates" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "LTV:CAC Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/ltv-cac-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Retention & Unit Economics", "primaryKeyword": "ltv cac calculator", "formula": "ratio = LTV/CAC", "outputs": "LTV:CAC ratio; inverse CAC/LTV %", "archetype": "A5 — Customer Economics", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/customer-lifetime-value", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/cac-in-saas", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "SaaS LTV Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/saas-ltv-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Retention & Unit Economics", "primaryKeyword": "saas ltv calculator", "formula": "Simple gross-profit LTV = ARPA * gross_margin_pct / monthly_churn_decimal", "outputs": "LTV; implied lifetime", "archetype": "A5 — Customer Economics", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/customer-lifetime-value", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Net Revenue Retention Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/net-revenue-retention-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Retention & Unit Economics", "primaryKeyword": "net revenue retention calculator", "formula": "NRR% = (starting_MRR - churned_MRR - contraction_MRR + expansion_MRR) / starting_MRR * 100", "outputs": "NRR %; ending MRR from opening cohort; net retention change", "archetype": "A7 — Retention / Churn", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/net-revenue-retention" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "CAC Payback Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/cac-payback-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Retention & Unit Economics", "primaryKeyword": "cac payback calculator", "formula": "monthly_gross_profit_per_customer = ARPA * gross_margin_pct\npayback_months = CAC / monthly_gross_profit_per_customer", "outputs": "CAC payback months; monthly gross profit/customer", "archetype": "A5 — Customer Economics", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/cac-in-saas", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/what-is-the-cac-payback-period", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Monthly Recurring Revenue Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/mrr-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Revenue Metrics", "primaryKeyword": "monthly recurring revenue calculator", "formula": "monthly_equivalent_per_customer = recurring_charge / months_in_billing_period\nMRR = Σ(customers * monthly_equivalent_per_customer) - recurring_discounts\nARR = MRR * 12", "outputs": "MRR; ARR; revenue mix by plan", "archetype": "A6 — Recurring Revenue & Growth", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://support.stripe.com/questions/understanding-monthly-recurring-revenue-%28mrr%29-and-annual-recurring-revenue-%28arr%29?locale=en-GB" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "ARR Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/arr-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Revenue Metrics", "primaryKeyword": "arr calculator", "formula": "ARR = MRR * 12", "outputs": "ARR; monthly equivalent", "archetype": "A6 — Recurring Revenue & Growth", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://stripe.com/resources/more/what-is-arr-and-how-do-you-calculate-it" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "SaaS Revenue Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/saas-revenue-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Revenue Metrics", "primaryKeyword": "saas revenue calculator", "formula": "For each month t:\ncustomers_end = customers_start + new_customers - churned_customers\nchurned_customers = customers_start * churn_rate\nMRR_t = customers_end * ARPA\nRevenue = Σ MRR_t (if monthly billing and no timing adjustment)", "outputs": "Projected customers; MRR by month; cumulative revenue", "archetype": "A6 — Recurring Revenue & Growth", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics", "https://support.stripe.com/questions/understanding-monthly-recurring-revenue-%28mrr%29-and-annual-recurring-revenue-%28arr%29?locale=en-GB" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "ARPU Calculator", "url": "/calculators/saas-metrics/arpu-calculator/", "category": "SaaS Metrics", "subcluster": "Revenue Metrics", "primaryKeyword": "arpu calculator", "formula": "ARPU = revenue / average_active_users", "outputs": "ARPU", "archetype": "A6 — Recurring Revenue & Growth", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://stripe.com/resources/more/essential-saas-metrics" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Food Cost & Menu Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/food-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Food, Menu & Beverage Costing", "primaryKeyword": "food cost calculator", "formula": "food_cost_pct = cost_per_serving / menu_price * 100\ngross_profit_per_serving = menu_price - cost_per_serving\ntarget_menu_price = cost_per_serving / target_food_cost_decimal", "outputs": "Food cost %; gross profit/serving; target menu price", "archetype": "A12 — Restaurant / Recipe Cost", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://cucinovo.com/blog/restaurant-food-cost-formula" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Recipe Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/recipe-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Food, Menu & Beverage Costing", "primaryKeyword": "recipe cost calculator", "formula": "ingredient_unit_cost = package_price / package_quantity_in_common_unit\nadjusted_recipe_qty = recipe_qty / yield_decimal\ningredient_cost = ingredient_unit_cost * adjusted_recipe_qty\nrecipe_cost = Σ ingredient_cost\ncost_per_serving = recipe_cost / servings", "outputs": "Ingredient cost breakdown; recipe total; cost/serving", "archetype": "A12 — Restaurant / Recipe Cost", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://foodprofittools.com/recipe-cost-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Catering Pricing Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/catering-pricing-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Food, Menu & Beverage Costing", "primaryKeyword": "catering pricing calculator", "formula": "food = guests*food_cost_per_guest\nlabor = labor_hours*loaded_rate\ndirect = food + labor + rentals + delivery\nloaded = direct*(1+overhead_pct)\nquote = loaded/(1-target_margin_pct)\nprice_per_guest = quote/guests", "outputs": "Total quote; price/guest; cost breakdown; expected profit", "archetype": "A12 — Restaurant / Recipe Cost", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://calculator.academy/service-price-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Pour Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/pour-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Food, Menu & Beverage Costing", "primaryKeyword": "pour cost calculator", "formula": "usable_volume = bottle_volume * (1 - waste_pct)\npours = usable_volume / pour_size\ncost_per_pour = bottle_cost / pours\npour_cost_pct = cost_per_pour / selling_price * 100\ngross_profit_per_pour = selling_price - cost_per_pour", "outputs": "Pours/bottle; cost/pour; pour cost %; gross profit/pour", "archetype": "A12 — Restaurant / Recipe Cost", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://restaurantmetric.com/tools/drink-cost-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Keg Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/keg-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Food, Menu & Beverage Costing", "primaryKeyword": "keg cost calculator", "formula": "usable_volume = keg_volume*(1-waste_pct)\nservings = usable_volume/serving_size\ncost_per_serving = keg_cost/servings\npour_cost_pct = cost_per_serving/selling_price*100\ngross_profit = selling_price-cost_per_serving", "outputs": "Servings/keg; cost/serving; pour cost %; gross profit/serving", "archetype": "A12 — Restaurant / Recipe Cost", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ 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"https://legacy.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/calculate-your-startup-costs/break-even-point", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-2-calculate-a-break-even-point-in-units-and-dollars", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/how-to-calculate-break-even-point" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Restaurant Prime Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/prime-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Profit & Operations", "primaryKeyword": "prime cost calculator", "formula": "prime_cost = COGS + labor_cost\nprime_cost_pct = prime_cost/net_sales*100", "outputs": "Prime cost; prime cost %", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://www.kruseandcrawford.com/insights/restaurant-prime-cost-guide" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Inventory Variance Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/inventory-variance-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Profit & Operations", "primaryKeyword": "inventory variance calculator", "formula": "actual_cogs = beginning_inventory + purchases - ending_inventory\nvariance = actual_cogs - theoretical_cogs\nvariance_pct = variance / theoretical_cogs * 100", "outputs": "Actual COGS; variance amount; variance %", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://www.kruseandcrawford.com/insights/restaurant-prime-cost-guide" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "No-Show Cost & Deposit Calculator", "url": "/calculators/restaurant-hospitality/restaurant-no-show-cost-calculator/", "category": "Restaurant & Hospitality", "subcluster": "Profit & Operations", "primaryKeyword": "no show cost calculator", "formula": "lost_sales_per_no_show = party_size*avg_check\nlost_contribution_per_no_show = lost_sales_per_no_show*contribution_margin\nexpected_loss = reservations*no_show_rate*lost_contribution_per_no_show\ndeposit_coverage = deposit / lost_contribution_per_no_show * 100", "outputs": "Expected no-show revenue loss; contribution loss; deposit coverage", "archetype": "A10 — Seller / E-commerce Profit", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Formula stable; external benchmarks only when explicitly sourced", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-managerial-accounting/pages/3-1-explain-contribution-margin-and-calculate-contribution-margin-per-unit-contribution-margin-ratio-and-total-contribution-margin", "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://practicaltools.co/tools/service-pricing-calculator" ], 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"nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance-2e/pages/6-2-operating-efficiency-ratios", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/blog/inventory-turnover-ratio-2" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Accounts Receivable Turnover Calculator", "url": "/calculators/operations-hr/accounts-receivable-turnover-calculator/", "category": "Operations & HR", "subcluster": "Inventory & Working Capital", "primaryKeyword": "accounts receivable turnover calculator", "formula": "avg_AR=(begin_AR+end_AR)/2\nAR_turnover=net_credit_sales/avg_AR\nDSO_proxy=period_days/AR_turnover", "outputs": "Average AR; AR turnover; DSO proxy", "archetype": "A13 — Inventory / Working Capital", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance-2e/pages/6-2-operating-efficiency-ratios", "https://www.accountingcoach.com/working-capital/explanation" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "EOQ Calculator", "url": "/calculators/operations-hr/economic-order-quantity-calculator/", "category": "Operations & HR", "subcluster": "Inventory & Working Capital", "primaryKeyword": "economic order quantity calculator", "formula": "EOQ = sqrt(2*D*S/H)", "outputs": "EOQ units; orders/year; cycle inventory", "archetype": "A13 — Inventory / Working Capital", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-finance-2e/pages/6-2-operating-efficiency-ratios", "https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/accounting/what-is-eoq-formula/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Inventory Carrying Cost Calculator", "url": "/calculators/operations-hr/inventory-carrying-cost-calculator/", "category": "Operations & HR", "subcluster": "Inventory & 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"Cost per exit; total turnover cost; cost as % of payroll (optional)", "archetype": "A14 — Workforce / Staffing", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm", "https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/56a-regular-rate", "https://surveys.expert/tools/employee-turnover-cost-calculator" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Staffing Agency Bill Rate Calculator", "url": "/calculators/operations-hr/staffing-bill-rate-calculator/", "category": "Operations & HR", "subcluster": "People & Staffing", "primaryKeyword": "staffing agency bill rate calculator", "formula": "loaded_pay = pay_rate*(1+payroll_burden+benefit_burden)+overhead_per_hour\nbill_rate = loaded_pay/(1-target_margin)\ngross_profit_per_hour = bill_rate-loaded_pay", "outputs": "Loaded pay cost; bill rate; gross profit/hour; markup %", "archetype": "A14 — Workforce / Staffing", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://openstax.org/books/principles-marketing/pages/12-2-the-five-critical-cs-of-pricing", "https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm", "https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/56a-regular-rate", "https://calculator.academy/service-price-calculator/" ], "auditedTestVectors": 2 }, { "calculator": "Cost per Hire Calculator", "url": "/calculators/operations-hr/cost-per-hire-calculator/", "category": "Operations & HR", "subcluster": "People & Staffing", "primaryKeyword": "cost per hire calculator", "formula": "cost_per_hire = total_recruiting_costs / hires", "outputs": "Total hiring cost; cost per hire", "archetype": "A14 — Workforce / Staffing", "lastReviewed": "2026-09-22", "sourceReviewDate": "2026-09-22", "nextReviewDate": "2027-09-22", "reviewCadence": "Annual", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm", 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