Inventory Turnover Calculator
How fast stock sells through.
Enter your values
Enter the annual cogs in $.
Enter the beginning inventory in $.
Enter the ending inventory in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Inventory turnover
- 6×
- Days inventory on hand
- 61
- Average inventory
- $100,000.00
- Weekly cost of goods sold
- $11,538.46
Quick answer
Inventory turnover is COGS divided by average inventory; higher turnover means less cash tied up in stock.
Turnover = COGS ÷ Average inventory
At a glance
| What it does | How fast stock sells through. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Annual COGS, Beginning inventory, Ending inventory |
| Main output | Inventory turnover |
| Formula | Turnover = COGS ÷ Average inventory |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Inventory Turnover Calculator
- 1Enter annual cost of goods sold.
- 2Enter opening and closing inventory value.
- 3Compare turnover to your industry benchmark.
Inputs explained
- Annual COGS($)
- Enter the annual cogs in $.
- Beginning inventory($)
- Enter the beginning inventory in $.
- Ending inventory($)
- Enter the ending inventory in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Annual COGS600000 $
- Beginning inventory90000 $
- Ending inventory110000 $
Results
- Inventory turnover6×
- Days inventory on hand61
- Average inventory$100,000.00
- Weekly cost of goods sold$11,538.46
Frequently asked questions
What is a good turnover?
Grocery runs 12–20×, apparel 4–6×, heavy equipment 1–2×.
Can turnover be too high?
Yes — it can signal stockouts and lost sales.
What do I need to enter into the Inventory Turnover Calculator?
Just 3 values: annual cogs, beginning inventory, ending inventory. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Inventory Turnover Calculator work out the answer?
Inventory turnover is COGS divided by average inventory; higher turnover means less cash tied up in stock. It applies the formula Turnover = COGS ÷ Average inventory and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Inventory Turnover Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.