Drill Cost per Metre Calculator
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Enter Values
Enter your values and press Calculate to see results.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the total cost and the metres drilled.
- Press Calculate.
- Read the cost per metre.
How it works
Cost per metre = total drilling cost ÷ metres drilled — a key unit cost for drill-and-blast budgeting.
Worked example
$12,000 over 1,500 m. $8.00 per metre.
Frequently asked questions
What costs should I include?
For a full picture include consumables (bits, rods), fuel, labour and a share of ownership/maintenance.
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