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EOQ Calculator

Economic order quantity and cycle cost.

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Results
Economic order quantity
1,095
Orders per year
21.9
Total annual cost
$3,724.51
Days between orders
16.7

Quick answer

EOQ is the order size where ordering costs and holding costs are balanced.

EOQ = √(2DS ÷ H)

How to use the EOQ Calculator

  1. 1Enter annual demand in units.
  2. 2Enter the fixed cost of placing an order.
  3. 3Enter annual holding cost per unit.

Frequently asked questions

Does EOQ handle discounts?

Not directly — compare EOQ cost against discounted bulk order cost.

Is EOQ still relevant?

Yes, as a baseline before layering on lead time and MOQ constraints.