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Rice Milling Cost Calculator

Works out the cost of milling a batch of paddy and the profit left after selling the milled rice.

Enter your numbers

Paddy weight (kg)

Example: 500

Milling rate (BDT per kg)

Example: 4

Drying cost (BDT)

Example: 500

Transport cost (BDT)

Example: 300

Milled rice sale (BDT)

Example: 3000

Result

Currency

Figures are computed on your device; nothing is sent anywhere.

Formula

total = paddyKg * ratePerKg + drying + transport; profit = riceSale - total

How the calculation works

The total cost multiplies the paddy weight by the milling rate per kilogram and then adds the drying and transport charges.

Profit subtracts that total from the money the milled rice brings, so a positive figure means the batch paid off.

For 500 kg at 4 taka the milling charge is 2,000 taka, which with 800 taka of drying and transport totals 2,800 taka against a 3,000 taka sale.

Common mistakes

Forgetting the drying charge understates the true cost, because moist paddy needs drying before it can be milled cleanly.
Treating the rice sale value as profit skips the paddy and milling costs, so the real gain is far smaller than the sale figure.

When to use it

Use it before taking paddy to the mill so you know the processing cost per batch and the margin you can expect.
Use it to compare two mills when one charges a lower rate but adds higher drying or transport charges.

Worked example

Milling 500 kg of paddy at 4 taka per kg with 500 taka drying and 300 taka transport costs 2,800 taka, and a 3,000 taka rice sale leaves 200 taka profit.

Total ৳2,800.00

Profit ৳200.00

Common questions

Is the milling rate the same as the paddy price?

No. The milling rate is the charge the mill takes for processing each kilogram, while the paddy price is what the farmer paid to grow or buy the grain itself.

Last updated: 2026-10-03