💰 The Pricing Calculator
This Profit Lab Pricing Calculator helps Lead Scientists (that's you!) formulate the perfect retail and wholesale pricing. Input your variables below and let the lab compute your margins.
🔩 Material Variables
Per unit cost of wood, acrylic, or base substrate
Glue, 3M adhesive, masking, or paint per unit
Boxes, mailers, insert cards, and branding
🔬 Lab Note: Premium packaging catalyzes higher perceived value!
🎨 R&D / Design Time
Time spent editing SVGs or customizing files
Recommended Lab Baseline: $30–$60/hr
⏱️ Production & Labor
Actual time the beam is active per item
Cleaning, weeding, assembly, and packing
💼 Overhead & Maintenance
Covers tube depreciation, power, and maintenance
Your target personal hourly pay
Software, rent, insurance — Suggested: 15%
📊 Margin Formulation
Suggested: 60–70%
Suggested: 50%
Personalization or Gift Wrap fees
Enter your data above and click "Compute" to see the results.
📌 Strategic Next Steps