Manufacturing Overhead (Factory Overhead)

Definition

All manufacturing costs except direct materials and direct labor. Includes indirect materials, indirect labor, factory rent, utilities, depreciation on equipment.

Related Terms

Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply overhead costs to products. Calculated before the period begins: Predetermined Overhead Rate = Estimated Total Overhead ÷ Estimated Allocation Base.

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