Types of Overhead Absorption Rate
NB: Overheads incurred are generally absorbed on the basis of budgeted or estimated figures. The given basis may be applied leading to the specified types of rates.
- Percentage of direct material cost = (overhead cost / Direct material cost)x 100
- Percentage of direct labour cost = (overhead cost/Direct labour cost) x 100
- Direct prime cost = (overhead cost/Prime cost) x 100
- Labour hours = overhead cost/Labour hours
- Units of output = overhead cost/Units of output