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Crop Profit per Acre Calculator

Find your crop profit per acre, return on cost and benefit-cost ratio. Compare two crops side by side to choose the better one.

Area
acres
Crop 1
quintal
₹ / qtl
₹ / acre
₹ / acre
₹
Crop 2
quintal
₹ / qtl
₹ / acre
₹ / acre
₹

Profit per acre

Income per acre

Return on cost

Benefit : cost ratio

Cost per quintal

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What is the Crop Profit per Acre Calculator?

Which crop gives more money per acre? This question comes every season. The answer depends on yield, price, straw income and cost, not just on the selling price.

Enter your yield, price, by-product income and cost per acre. You get the profit per acre, the total profit for your land, the return on cost and the benefit : cost (B:C) ratio. Turn on compare mode to put two crops side by side, like wheat vs mustard or paddy vs maize.

How to use it

  1. Enter your area.
  2. Enter yield, price, straw income and cost for your crop.
  3. Tick "Compare with a second crop" to add another one.
  4. See profit, return and B:C ratio, and which crop earns more.

Why people like this tool

Profit per acre

Income minus cost, including straw and subsidies.

B:C ratio

The number banks and experts use to judge a crop.

Compare two crops

Choose the better crop for your field.

Cost per quintal

Know your cost of producing one quintal.

How it works, in one picture

Infographic: how to use the Crop Profit per Acre Calculator in 4 easy steps: Enter your details, Add more details, Choose your options and See your result. You get: Profit per acre, B:C ratio, Compare two crops and Cost per quintal.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good benefit-cost ratio?
A B:C ratio above 1 means profit. Above 1.5 is good for most field crops. Below 1 means a loss.
Which crop gives the most profit per acre in India?
It depends on your soil, water, market and prices. Vegetables and fruits can give more, but need more work and money. Use this tool with your own numbers.
Should I include government subsidy?
Yes, add it as "other income" if you get it for this crop, like seed subsidy or a bonus on MSP.

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