LLM Token Cost Estimator
Estimate usage costs from token volume and user-supplied pricing rather than assuming a fixed model tariff. The tool shows the method and key assumptions so you can inspect how the input values lead to the estimate.
How to use this calculator
- Enter input tokens using the unit and definition shown beside the input.
- Enter output tokens using the unit and definition shown beside the input.
- Enter input price per million tokens using the unit and definition shown beside the input.
- Check that all values refer to the same time period and scenario.
- Review the outputs alongside the assumptions before using them in a decision.
Formula and assumptions
Cost=input tokens×input price/1,000,000 + output tokens×output price/1,000,000.
- Prices vary by model, provider, cache policy, batch mode and region. Enter the current rates from your provider; the calculator does not fetch live prices or include taxes unless you include them yourself.
- The estimate is calculated from values you enter. It does not connect to external accounts, obtain live prices, or validate local regulations or engineering specifications.
Worked examples
Worked example
1.25 million input tokens at 0.60 and 0.35 million output tokens at 2.40 per million cost 1.59 in the supplied currency.
Enter token counts and the respective price per million tokens.
Verify the provider’s current pricing and billing rules before budgeting.
Understanding the result
Prices vary by model, provider, cache policy, batch mode and region. Enter the current rates from your provider; the calculator does not fetch live prices or include taxes unless you include them yourself.
Change one input at a time to see how sensitive the output is to that assumption.
Important notes
Prices vary by model, provider, cache policy, batch mode and region. Enter the current rates from your provider; the calculator does not fetch live prices or include taxes unless you include them yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the LLM Token Cost Estimator use?
Cost=input tokens×input price/1,000,000 + output tokens×output price/1,000,000.
What should I verify before relying on the result?
Prices vary by model, provider, cache policy, batch mode and region. Enter the current rates from your provider; the calculator does not fetch live prices or include taxes unless you include them yourself.
Can I compare different scenarios?
Yes. Change one assumption at a time, keep units and definitions consistent, and save the inputs used for each comparison.
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