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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Calculator

EOQ uses the Wilson formula sqrt(2 * D * S / H) where D is annual demand, S is order cost, and H is holding cost per unit per year. Use it to balance ordering frequency against carrying cost.

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Examples

Stable demand SKU

D=12000 units/yr, S=$50/order, H=$3/unit/yr gives EOQ of about 632 units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EOQ?

The order size that minimizes the sum of ordering and holding costs over a year.

When does EOQ break down?

When demand is highly variable, when suppliers enforce MOQs, or when prices change with volume.

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