Economic Order Quantity Calculator

Find an economical order quantity that balances annual ordering cost and inventory holding cost.

โ–ฆ Inventory & Operations

Calculate Economic Order Quantity

Calculate EOQ, estimated orders per year, order cycle, and annual ordering and holding costs.

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Formula

EOQ = โˆš((2 ร— annual demand ร— order cost) รท annual holding cost per unit).

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter annual unit demand.
  2. Enter the administrative or shipping cost per order.
  3. Enter annual holding cost per unit.
  4. Review EOQ, order frequency, and estimated inventory cost.

Business and Office Uses

  • Choose purchase-order quantities.
  • Balance ordering and storage costs.
  • Plan inventory cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Economic Order Quantity Calculator calculate?

Calculate EOQ, estimated orders per year, order cycle, and annual ordering and holding costs.

Is calculation data uploaded?

No. Inputs and results are calculated inside the browser. Saved field values use local browser storage and are not uploaded to OfficeCalculator.Net.