High-Low Method (Cost)
Calculate High-Low Method (Cost) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
High-Low Method (Cost)
Max costs
Max volume
Min costs
Min volume
Variable cost/unit
42.8571
More about: High-Low Method (Cost)
What it calculates
The “High-Low Method (Cost)” calculator computes Variable cost/unit from 4 parameters: max costs, max volume, min costs, min volume.
Applied in business management, unit economics, and financial modeling.
Example calculation
With parameters Max costs = 500,000, Max volume = 10,000, Min costs = 200,000, Min volume = 3,000 the result is 42.86.
How to use
- Enter max costs, max volume, min costs and min volume — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Variable cost/unit is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is High-Low Method (Cost) calculated?
The High-Low Method (Cost) calculator computes Variable cost/unit from max costs, max volume, min costs, min volume. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the High-Low Method (Cost) calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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