How it works
You supply current prices per million tokens. No provider pricing table is assumed, and cached-token discounts or tool charges are not included.
FormulaRequest cost = input tokens × input rate/1m + output tokens × output rate/1m.
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AI token cost: a worked example
With input tokens per request 1,200, output tokens per request 600, input price per 1m tokens 3, output price per 1m tokens 15, requests per day 500, the estimated cost per day is $6.30.
| Input tokens per request | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Output tokens per request | 600 |
| Input price per 1M tokens | 3 |
| Output price per 1M tokens | 15 |
| Requests per day | 500 |
| Estimated cost per day | $6.30 |
|---|---|
| Per request | $0.0126 |
| Per 30 days | $189.00 |
| Per year (365 days) | $2,299.50 |
Amounts are shown in US dollars for illustration. Choose your own currency in the calculator above; it labels amounts and does not convert them.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the ai token cost calculated?
Request cost = input tokens × input rate/1m + output tokens × output rate/1m. You supply current prices per million tokens. No provider pricing table is assumed, and cached-token discounts or tool charges are not included.
What does the ai token cost example show?
With input tokens per request 1,200, output tokens per request 600, input price per 1m tokens 3, output price per 1m tokens 15, requests per day 500, the estimated cost per day is $6.30. Per request: $0.0126; Per 30 days: $189.00; Per year (365 days): $2,299.50.
What assumptions and limits apply?
This is an estimate based on the inputs and assumptions shown on this page, not professional advice. Check anything with financial, health or safety consequences independently.
Is my data private?
Yes. Calculations run in your browser and your numbers are not sent to a server. A share link contains the inputs you choose to share, so check it before sending it to anyone.
Can I use my own currency?
Yes. Pick from 33 currencies and the amounts are labelled to match. The selector does not convert between currencies, so enter prices in your own currency.