Prime Cost Formula

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Prime Cost is the total of direct materials and direct labor costs used in production. Check FAQs
CPrime=DMC+DLC
CPrime - Prime Cost?DMC - Direct Materials Cost?DLC - Direct Labour Cost?

Prime Cost Example

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Here is how the Prime Cost equation looks like.

1600Edit=1000Edit+600Edit
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Prime Cost Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Prime Cost?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CPrime=DMC+DLC
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CPrime=1000+600
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CPrime=1000+600
LAST Step Evaluate
CPrime=1600

Prime Cost Formula Elements

Variables
Prime Cost
Prime Cost is the total of direct materials and direct labor costs used in production.
Symbol: CPrime
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Direct Materials Cost
Direct Materials Cost is the expense of raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of a product.
Symbol: DMC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Direct Labour Cost
Direct Labour Cost is the expense of wages for workers who are directly involved in the production of goods.
Symbol: DLC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Prime Cost?

Prime Cost evaluator uses Prime Cost = Direct Materials Cost+Direct Labour Cost to evaluate the Prime Cost, The Prime Cost is the sum of direct materials and direct labor costs incurred in production. Prime Cost is denoted by CPrime symbol.

How to evaluate Prime Cost using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Prime Cost, enter Direct Materials Cost (DMC) & Direct Labour Cost (DLC) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Prime Cost

What is the formula to find Prime Cost?
The formula of Prime Cost is expressed as Prime Cost = Direct Materials Cost+Direct Labour Cost. Here is an example- 1600 = 1000+600.
How to calculate Prime Cost?
With Direct Materials Cost (DMC) & Direct Labour Cost (DLC) we can find Prime Cost using the formula - Prime Cost = Direct Materials Cost+Direct Labour Cost.
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