How to Calculate Cost Per Wear
What is Cost Per Wear?
Cost per wear (CPW) evaluates clothing purchases by dividing total cost by expected number of uses. A 200 GBP jacket worn 200 times costs 1 GBP/wear.
Formula
- CPW
- (Purchase price + Lifetime maintenance cost) / Number of wears — (Purchase price + Lifetime maintenance cost) / Number of wears
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1CPW = (Purchase price + Lifetime maintenance cost) / Number of wears
- 2Below 1 GBP/wear is considered excellent value
- 3Above 10 GBP/wear is generally poor value
Worked Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cost Per Wear?
Cost per wear (CPW) evaluates clothing purchases by dividing total cost by expected number of uses. A 200 GBP jacket worn 200 times costs 1 GBP/wear
How accurate is the Cost Per Wear calculator?
The calculator uses the standard published formula for cost per wear. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.
What units does the Cost Per Wear calculator use?
This calculator works with inches, watts. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.
What formula does the Cost Per Wear calculator use?
The core formula is: CPW = (Purchase price + Lifetime maintenance cost) / Number of wears. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.
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