Cannabis extractors face constant pressure to increase yields and reduce production losses. This guide shows how to optimize your extraction efficiency and lower your cost per gram using tools built for processors.

Step 1: Track Your Input and Output Weights

Every extraction batch should record the weight of input material and final outputs. Whether you're producing CRC shatter, live resin, or loud resin, tracking these numbers is essential for understanding yield efficiency.

Step 2: Use the Extraction Calculator

Log your source weight, solvent use (butane or propane), and output types using our Extraction Cost Calculator. You'll instantly see your yield percentage, average cost per gram, and solvent cost impact.

Step 3: Reduce Waste Through SOP Adjustments

Use historical batch data to identify patterns in low-yield runs. Were certain socks under-filled or run too hot? Refining your process around common failure points helps boost consistency and output quality.

Solventless Hash: Calculating ROI and Efficiency

For processors making rosin or bubble hash, efficiency comes down to input quality, yield percentage, and labor time. Solventless methods avoid butane or propane but still require careful cost tracking due to higher labor demands and specialized equipment.

Here’s a sample formula you can use to calculate efficiency for a single press or wash cycle:

(Total Rosin Yield in grams / Input Flower in grams) × 100 = Yield Percentage

To get your cost per gram, divide labor + equipment amortization by your total rosin output. Our tools can help you compare solvent-based and solventless efficiency side-by-side.