AI Token Cost Calculator

Estimate cost by tokens and model tier.

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Inputs

Calculate costs per 1K tokens for input and output.

Input tokensOutput tokensInput rate ($ / 1K)Output rate ($ / 1K)

Results

Input cost

$150.00

Output cost

$100.00

Total

$250.00

How this calculator works

Estimates AI usage cost from input and output tokens with per-1K pricing. Splits input, output, and total cost for quick budgeting and vendor comparisons.

Quick guide

Jump straight to the section you need, then return to the calculator.

Inputs Outputs Assumptions Tips Formulas Examples Reference table Visual breakdown References

Inputs

Input token count
Output token count
Input rate per 1K tokens
Output rate per 1K tokens

Outputs

Input token cost
Output token cost
Total usage cost

Assumptions

Token counts match provider billing rules
Rates are entered in the same currency
No volume discounts or cached pricing modeled

Tips

Separate prompt and completion tokens for accuracy
Add a buffer for retries and tool calls
Update rates when providers change pricing

Formula guide

Use these formulas to audit the output or explain it to someone else.

2 formulas

Input Cost = (Input Tokens / 1000) * Input Rate

Output Cost = (Output Tokens / 1000) * Output Rate

Usage examples

Review a ready-made scenario, copy it, then tweak inputs to match your case.

Example

2 inputs2 outputs

Support bot

Inputs

Input 120,000 tokens and output 40,000 tokens
Rates 1.5 input and 2.0 output per 1K

Outputs

Input cost 180 and output cost 80
Total cost about 260

Use actual token logs for a more accurate estimate.

Example

2 inputs2 outputs

Batch job

Inputs

Input 500,000 tokens and output 200,000 tokens
Rates 0.8 input and 1.2 output per 1K

Outputs

Total cost about 640
Input and output costs are shown separately

Large jobs magnify small changes in per-1K rates.

Cost by token volume (rates 1.5 and 2.0)

3 of 3 rows

Input tokens	Output tokens	Total cost
50,000	20,000	115
100,000	50,000	200
200,000	100,000	400

Totals assume input rate 1.5 and output rate 2.0.

Total cost by workload

Highest: Large ($400.00)Lowest: Small ($115.00)

Sort

WorkloadTotal cost

Focus point

Small

$115.00

Position

#1 of 3

Original order

Share of total

16.08%

Total: $715.00

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Use your own token counts for accurate budgeting.

Estimates only and not a provider quote.

References

Provider token billing guides
Token-based AI pricing tables

FAQ

Common questions

What does the AI Token Cost Calculator do?

Estimates AI usage cost from input and output tokens with per-1K pricing. Splits input, output, and total cost for quick budgeting and vendor comparisons. It is part of our ai toolkit.

What inputs do I need?

Typical inputs include Input token count, Output token count, Input rate per 1K tokens.

How are the results calculated?

We follow the formulas and assumptions outlined in the "How this calculator works" section. You will see outputs like Input token cost, Output token cost, Total usage cost.