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Refrigerant Charge Calculator

Enter your cost, amount charged, and markup. Get the exact amount to charge your customer, including a breakdown of cost, markup, and total.

Enter Your Job Details
How much refrigerant you added
What you paid per pound from your supplier
Typical range: 50% to 200%
Optional, adds to final total
Your Quote Breakdown
Your Cost
$0.00
at cost price
Markup Amount
$0.00
your margin
Refrigerant Total
$0.00
charge to customer
Labor
$0.00
service call charge
Effective Rate / lb
$0.00
per pound to customer
Total Invoice
$0.00
refrigerant + labor

Summary will appear here.

Markup Reference Guide
Markup % What It Means Typical Use Case Status
50% You charge 1.5x your cost High-volume commercial accounts, long-term contracts Low margin
100% You charge 2x your cost Standard residential and commercial service calls Industry standard
150% You charge 2.5x your cost Emergency calls, after-hours, difficult access Strong margin
200% You charge 3x your cost Emergency night calls, premium accounts Premium pricing
Below 50% Barely covering handling cost Not recommended, you carry the risk and liability Too low

Note: Refrigerant pricing fluctuates with market conditions. R-22 has seen significant price increases due to phase-out. Always check your current supplier pricing before quoting customers. This calculator is a guide, your final price should reflect your market, your overhead, and the value you deliver.

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