Animal Nutrition · Feed additive economics
Feed Additive Cost per Ton Calculator
Convert additive price and inclusion rate into the true cost added to finished feed, plus optional production-volume requirements.
- Free to use
- Runs in your browser
- Level B · Industry formula
- Last reviewed 2026-08-17
Calculator guide
What this calculator helps you solve
Translate microingredient or additive dosage into a comparable finished-feed cost and total purchasing requirement.
Worked example
An additive priced at $8/kg and included at 250 g per metric tonne costs $2.00 per metric tonne of finished feed.
Frequently asked questions
Are 250 ppm and 250 mg/kg equivalent?
Yes, for mass-per-mass feed inclusion they represent the same concentration.
Does this calculator choose an inclusion rate?
No. Enter the rate from your formulation, qualified nutritionist, product specification, or other appropriate source.