EOQ Calculator
Economic order quantity and cycle cost.
Enter your values
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
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
- 1Enter annual demand in units.
- 2Enter the fixed cost of placing an order.
- 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.