What unit cost means
Unit cost is the cost per unit of work, such as per square foot, linear foot, fixture or opening, including labor and materials.
Also called unit price, cost per unit.
Where it shows up in your business
Unit costs from your own past jobs make estimating fast and consistent. Update them when material prices move, and keep separate units for easy and hard access.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Flat-rate price book builder
- Free template: Price list template
- Money: Money guides for contractors