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Cost Per Use Calculator

A $300 jacket worn 100 times costs $3 a wear; a $60 one worn 4 times costs $15. "Cost per use" is the honest way to judge a purchase — enter the price and how often you'll really use it to see the number that matters.

The item

$
yrs
Cost per use
$3.00
the number that matters
Total uses
100
Cost per year
$60
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How it's calculated

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good cost per use?
It depends on the item, but the lower the better — and comparing two options by cost per use often flips which one is actually cheaper.
Does this work for clothes?
Yes — it's the "cost per wear" idea. A pricier item you wear constantly can be far cheaper per use than a bargain you never touch.

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