Under variable costing,product costs consist of direct labor,direct materials,and variable overhead.

Variable Costing

Variable costing is an accounting method in which only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) are included in the cost of goods sold, with fixed overhead expenses treated as period costs.

Variable Overhead

The overhead costs that fluctuate with the level of production activity, such as utilities and materials used in production.

Product Costs

The costs directly associated with the production of goods, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.