Conversion cost is the combination of direct labor cost and factory overhead cost.

Conversion Cost

The total expense incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, including labor and overhead costs.

Direct Labor Cost

Expenses related to employees who directly manufacture products or provide services, forming part of the cost of goods sold.

Factory Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the operation of a manufacturing facility that cannot be directly tied to a specific product, such as insurance and property taxes.