Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Calculator
Result
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Calculator — free online calculator.
Formula
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Calculator calculates its result from Holding Cost Per Unit, Ordering Cost, Annual Demand. It uses the formula EOQ = √(2 × Annual Demand × Ordering Cost / Holding Cost Per Unit). Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
- The main inputs are Holding Cost Per Unit, Ordering Cost, Annual Demand. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- Holding Cost Per Unit: 2
- Ordering Cost: 3
- Annual Demand: 4
Using Holding Cost Per Unit = 2, Ordering Cost = 3, Annual Demand = 4, the calculated result is 3.4641016151.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) calculate?
Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Calculator — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Holding Cost Per Unit, Ordering Cost, Annual Demand using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: EOQ = √(2 × Annual Demand × Ordering Cost / Holding Cost Per Unit).
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.