SoapInTheCity Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 How much does it cost you to make 1 bar of soap? How do you figure out this process?I would like to figure out how much it costs me to make a bar/batch of soap. The soapmaker program figures this out for you, but I can't afford that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbox Pantry Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I believe you have a 30 day free trial. I tried it for awhile but like you couldn't afford it. I did get a sense of how much each bar would cost. It worked out to about 50 cents each.SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 The simple way would be to take your recipe and figure out how much each ingredient costs, then add it all up. That would be the cost of the whole batch, and if it yields 20 bars of soap, then divide that result by 20. I call it the simple way, because it doesn't factor in the costs of utilities and other overheads. For that you would need to make a guess, maybe add something like 20% to include packaging, labelling, and utilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I just use a spreadsheet. First, I figure out what 1 oz of a particular ingredient costs( the ingredient+the shipping). Then, I put down a batch recipe in ounces, multiple it by the $/oz, total it up, divide by the quantity the batch made...LOL suds types faster than me lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 I understand how to do all the division, I get the idea but it would be so much easier to just type in numbers and have it done for you wouldn't it!It just gets difficult when I buy 3L of olive oil, but the grapeseed comes in mls, the coconut oils and butters come in lbs.....Example:$10lb for 1 lb cocoa butter6.99 for $750 ml grapeseed $20.59 3 L olive oil etc. etcSo should I figure out how much in oz it all is and then how many oz I use in each batch of soap? Is that the first step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yes that is the first step. It will take some time to set up the type of spreadsheet Robin described. But once it is set up, you can just update the prices each time you re-order something (if the price went up) and it will automatically re-calculate your cost for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I think I see your problem ... find a conversion chart on line and convert all your supplies to ounces. That may make it easier for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmille3 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 You should convert everything to the same basic unit of measurement. Otherwise, it gets confusing. When I'm playing with batches, I work out the cost per batch. I keep it all straight in Excel, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 here's one:http://recipes.herbalsoapsbyrj.com/calculators/melt-pour-cost.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Actually, I did find this amazing calculator, darned if I know how to do it though!!!!!!!! HAHAhttp://www.soapnaturally.org/LisasCostCalc.xls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Don't forget shipping costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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