What this calculator does
Money saved by quitting smoking works out what not buying cigarettes adds up to over time. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaDaily cost = (cigarettes/day ÷ cigarettes/pack) × price/pack; saved = daily cost × days since quitting
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Cigarettes per day (before quitting) | A number. Starts at 20. |
| Cigarettes per pack | A number. Starts at 20. |
| Price per pack ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 12. |
| Days since quitting | A number. Starts at 365. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with cigarettes per day (before quitting)
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while cigarettes per day (before quitting) varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.