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Army List Cost Calculator — Total Army Build Cost
Calculate the total real-world cost to buy and build a Warhammer-style army from your unit list.
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How We Calculate This
Calculates the total cost to purchase and prepare an army based on your unit list.
Formula
- Boxes per unit = ceil(Models needed / Models per box)
- Box cost = Sum of (Boxes x Price) across all units
- Supplies = (Paint cost + Basing cost) x Total models + Tools
- Grand total = Box cost x (1 - Discount%) + Supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the Games Workshop, Mantic or Perry Miniatures website for current RRP. UK independent retailers like Element Games, Wayland Games and Goblin Gaming typically offer 15-20% off RRP. Enter the discounted price per box, or enter the RRP and use the Retailer Discount field to apply a percentage off the box total.
A good rule of thumb is 50p to £1 per model for paint costs, depending on your colour scheme complexity. Citadel Base and Layer paints cost around £3.50 per 12ml pot (Contrast paints are roughly £5 for 18ml), and a single pot covers dozens of infantry models for one colour. Budget an extra £10-15 for glue, clippers and a craft knife if you are starting out.
The calculator rounds up to whole boxes and shows spare models per unit. Spare models are great for kitbashing, converting characters, or adding to future expansions. You can also sell or swap spares in local gaming communities.
Yes. The calculator is system-agnostic. Enter any unit name, box contents and price. It works for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Bolt Action, Kings of War, Star Wars Legion or any other miniatures game.
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Last updated: March 2026
All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities before purchasing materials.