Crop Profit Calculator & Margin, ROI & Break-even
Answers will this crop pay?
Enter your yield, price and cost of cultivation and see whether the crop makes money — net profit, profit per acre, ROI, benefit-cost ratio and the break-even yield and price.
This crop returns ₹23,500/acre profit — an ROI of 107% (highly profitable). You earn 2.1× your input cost.
Next: lock in a buyer/price, control input cost, and compare this ROI against an alternative crop before committing.
Estimate only — actual yield, price and cost vary by season, market and management.
Crop profit — key facts
- Net profit
- = yield × price − cost
- ROI
- = net profit ÷ cost × 100
- Benefit-cost ratio
- = revenue ÷ cost (>1 = profit)
- Healthy BCR
- ≥ 1.5 (ROI ≥ 50%)
- Break-even yield
- = cost/acre ÷ price
- Break-even price
- = total cost ÷ total yield
- Currencies / units
- 10 currencies · acre/ha/bigha
- Privacy
- Runs in your browser; nothing uploaded
How crop profit is calculated
Profit comes down to three numbers. Revenue is your expected yield multiplied by the market price. Cost is the full cost of cultivation per acre times your area — seed, fertiliser, pesticides, irrigation, labour, machinery and rent. Net profit is revenue minus cost, and dividing by cost gives ROI, while revenue over cost gives the benefit-cost ratio.
The two most useful safety numbers are the break-even yield (how much you must harvest to cover cost) and the break-even price (the lowest price that still pays). If the market might fall below your break-even price, the crop is risky — that's the figure to watch before you plant.
Profit per acre
See net return per acre, the number that tells you whether the season actually paid — not just total income.
Break-even yield & price
Know the minimum yield and the lowest selling price that still cover your costs, so you can judge the risk before planting.
Compare crops by ROI
Run different crops' yield, price and cost to find which makes the best use of your land and capital.
Any currency & unit
Works in ₹, $, £, € and more, across acre, hectare, bigha or guntha — for farmers anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate crop profit?+
Net profit = gross revenue − total cost. Revenue is your yield × market price; cost is the cost of cultivation × area. This tool computes net profit, profit per acre, ROI and the break-even point from those three numbers, in your currency.
What is a good ROI or benefit-cost ratio for a crop?+
A benefit-cost ratio above 1.5 (ROI ≥ 50%) is generally healthy for a season crop; below 1.0 means a loss. Staples often run 1.3–2.0, while high-value vegetables and cash crops can be higher but carry more risk and cost.
What is break-even yield and break-even price?+
Break-even yield is the yield per acre at which revenue exactly covers cost (cost per acre ÷ price). Break-even price is the price per unit at which you cover cost (total cost ÷ total yield). Selling above the break-even price, or harvesting above the break-even yield, means profit.
What should I include in cost of cultivation?+
All season costs per acre: seed, fertiliser, pesticides, land prep, irrigation/power, labour, machinery/fuel, and rent or interest if applicable. Leaving costs out flatters the profit, so include everything for an honest margin.
Is this crop profitable?+
Enter your numbers — if net profit is positive and ROI is comfortably above zero, it's profitable. The tool labels the result Highly profitable, Profitable, Marginal or Loss, and shows the yield or price you'd need to break even.
How do I compare two crops for profit?+
Run each crop's yield, price and cost and compare net profit per acre and ROI, not just total income — the higher-ROI crop makes better use of your land and capital, though you should also weigh risk, market demand and your soil/climate fit.
Can I use it for any country or currency?+
Yes — pick from ₹ INR, $ USD, £ GBP, € EUR and more, and use acre, hectare, bigha or guntha. Enter your local price and cost; the maths works in whatever currency and area unit you choose.
Does it account for risk and price changes?+
Not directly — it's a deterministic margin calculator. Run a low, expected and high price (or yield) yourself to see the range, and always compare the break-even price against the lowest price you might realistically get.
What is gross return vs net return?+
Gross return is total revenue (yield × price) before costs. Net return (net profit) is what's left after subtracting the cost of cultivation. Net return per acre is the figure that actually tells you whether the season paid off.
How can I improve crop profit?+
Lift yield (better seed, nutrition, irrigation timing), secure a higher price (grading, storage, direct/contract sale), or cut cost (right-sized inputs, mechanisation, rotation that reduces fertiliser). Small gains on all three compound into a much better margin.