Calculator Input Form
Example Data Table
| Scenario | Planets | Factories | Cycle | Sell Price | Expected Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter P1 | 2 | 6 | 30 minutes | 1,200 ISK | Basic colony test |
| Balanced P2 | 3 | 12 | 30 minutes | 9,200 ISK | Common production plan |
| Imported P3 | 5 | 20 | 60 minutes | 68,000 ISK | Advanced factory chain |
Formula Used
Raw input per day = planets × extractor heads × raw units per head per hour × 24 × uptime × skill efficiency.
Usable input = raw input per day × (1 − routing loss).
Factory batches per day = factory count × (1440 ÷ cycle minutes).
Actual batches = lower value between input supported batches and factory supported batches.
Gross revenue = sellable output units × market sell price.
Net profit = gross revenue − import tax − export tax − market fees − hauling cost − amortized setup cost.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the product name and tier first. Add your planet count, extractor heads, and estimated extraction rate. Use uptime to account for missed resets. Add routing loss if your colony wastes input. Then enter factory, batch, price, tax, hauling, and setup values. Press Calculate. The result appears below the header and above the form. Use CSV or PDF buttons to save the same report.
Planetary Industry Planning for EVE Online
Planetary Industry can look simple at first. Yet profit often changes after taxes, export fees, routing loss, and poor factory balance. This calculator brings those moving pieces into one page. It estimates raw input, factory batches, output units, revenue, fees, and daily profit. You can test a P1, P2, P3, or P4 plan before moving materials.
Why PI Estimates Matter
A colony can extract plenty of raw resources and still lose value. The problem may be a slow factory line. It may be high customs tax. It may be a market fee that was ignored. A planner helps you see the bottleneck before you anchor more structures or haul through dangerous space.
How the Tool Helps
Enter planets, extractor heads, hourly extraction, uptime, and routing loss. Then add factory count, cycle time, batch input, batch output, and sell price. The tool compares available input against factory capacity. The smaller value becomes the real daily batch count. It then calculates sellable output after safety stock. You can also include import fees, export fees, hauling cost, broker fee, sales tax, and setup cost.
Using Results in Game
Use the daily profit value for normal planning. Use the period profit value when checking a fixed production run. Factory utilization shows whether factories are idle. Input utilization shows whether extraction is too low. The bottleneck message tells you where to adjust first. If factories limit production, add factories or reduce cycle time. If input limits production, improve extraction, add planets, or buy imports.
Better PI Decisions
The best PI setup is not always the highest tier product. Lower tiers can be easier to manage and may sell faster. Higher tiers may require more imports and stronger logistics. Check several products with the same tax and fee assumptions. Compare profit per day, profit per hour, and payback days. Keep a safety stock when routes are uncertain. Review market prices often because EVE prices can move quickly.
For safer planning, save each result as a file. Compare old runs with new prices later. Small changes can reveal better margins. This habit also helps when corp taxes change, when hauling routes close, or when a product becomes crowded during market swings.
FAQs
What is an EVE Online PI calculator?
It estimates Planetary Industry output, tax costs, market fees, and profit. It helps compare extractor and factory setups before you commit time or haul goods.
Can this calculator handle P1 to P4 products?
Yes. Select the tier and enter the matching batch inputs, outputs, cycle time, and price. The math stays flexible for many PI chains.
Why does the calculator show a bottleneck?
The bottleneck tells whether factories or input supply limit production. It helps you decide whether to add factories, improve extraction, or import materials.
What does uptime percent mean?
Uptime estimates how consistently your extraction and factory plan runs. Use less than 100% when you miss resets, pause hauling, or leave factories idle.
Should I include setup cost?
Yes, if you want realistic profit. Setup cost can include command centers, links, launchpads, factories, and other colony changes.
How are market fees calculated?
Market fees are calculated from gross revenue. The calculator combines broker fee and sales tax percentages, then subtracts that cost from revenue.
What is safety stock?
Safety stock is output you keep instead of selling. It protects your plan when hauling is delayed or prices change suddenly.
Can I download the result?
Yes. Use the CSV button for spreadsheet work. Use the PDF button for a simple report you can save or share.