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Freight cost per unit calculator
Allocate shipment charges across delivered units.
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Logistics cost per unit1.75
Landed cost before duty and tax9.75
Logistics share of landed cost17.95%
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How to calculate
Allocate shipment charges across delivered units.
logistics cost per unit = shipment charges ÷ delivered units
Worked example
Freight charge: 1800; Handling and other shipment charges: 300; Delivered units: 1200; Product cost per unit: 8.
Logistics cost per unit: 1.75 ; Landed cost before duty and tax: 9.75 ; Logistics share of landed cost: 17.95 %.
Assumptions and limits
Duty, tax, insurance, storage, finance, damaged units, weight-based allocation, and currency conversion may need separate treatment.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Allocate shipment charges across delivered units. Every assumption remains visible so the result can be checked or changed.
When this tool is useful
Use the freight cost per unit for an initial estimate, comparison, or classroom calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Freight charge | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Handling and other shipment charges | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Delivered units | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Product cost per unit | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the limits of this freight cost per unit?
Duty, tax, insurance, storage, finance, damaged units, weight-based allocation, and currency conversion may need separate treatment.
Can I use different units?
Use the units printed beside each field. Convert measurements first when your source uses different units.