What is Initial Cost?
The "Initial Cost" refers to the total expenses incurred at the beginning or commencement of a project, investment, or purchase. It represents the initial financial outlay required to acquire, develop, or start a particular asset, project, or undertaking. The concept of initial cost is applicable in various contexts, including business investments, capital projects, and the acquisition of assets.
How to Calculate Depletion Cost?
Depletion Cost calculator uses Depletion Cost = Initial Cost*(Amount of Material Used/Original Amount of Material Purchased) to calculate the Depletion Cost, Depletion Cost is an accounting method used primarily in extractive industries to allocate the cost of natural resources (such as minerals, oil, gas, timber, etc.) over the period during which the resources are extracted or consumed. Depletion Cost is denoted by D symbol.
How to calculate Depletion Cost using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Depletion Cost, enter Initial Cost (I), Amount of Material Used (U) & Original Amount of Material Purchased (P) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Depletion Cost calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4500 = 100000*(5000/10000).