How to Calculate Carton Costing in the Garments Industry

Introduction

Carton costing is an important part of garment packaging cost estimation. The final cost depends on carton dimensions, board quality, ply construction, printing, quantity and supplier quotation.

Information Required for Carton Costing

• Carton length, width and height
• Board type and ply construction
• Paper quality and grammage
• Printing and colour requirements
• Carton quantity and supplier price
• Additional items such as tape or labels, if included

Basic Carton Cost Calculation

If the supplier quotes a unit price per carton, the basic calculation is:

Total carton cost = Number of cartons × Unit price per carton

Example

Suppose an order requires 500 cartons and the supplier's confirmed price is BDT 120 per carton.

Total carton cost = 500 × 120 = BDT 60,000.

Cost Per Garment

If each carton contains 20 garments:

Total garments = 500 × 20 = 10,000 pieces.

Carton cost per garment = 60,000 ÷ 10,000 = BDT 6 per garment.

Important Costing Considerations

Always confirm whether the quotation includes printing, delivery, taxes, samples and any additional packaging materials. Carton dimensions should also be checked against garment folding and packing requirements.

Conclusion

Accurate carton costing helps merchandisers and planning teams estimate packaging expenses and order requirements. Read more about Basic Textile Terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is carton costing?

It is the calculation of the packaging carton cost required for an order.

2. How do I calculate carton cost per garment?

Divide the total carton cost by the total number of garments packed.

3. Does carton price depend on size?

Yes. Dimensions, board specification, ply, printing and quantity can affect the price.