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Unit Price Calculator

Compare the price per unit of two items to find the better buy.

Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.

Enter each item's quantity and price (same unit).

About item 1 quantityIn any unit, the same for both.
About item 1 priceTotal price.
About item 2 quantitySame unit as item 1.
About item 2 priceTotal price.
About currencyChanges how amounts are shown, not the math; your choice is remembered on this device.
Result
Better buy
Item 1 is cheaper by 11.19%
Item 1
$0.20 per unit
Item 2
$0.22 per unit

Item 1 is cheaper by 11.19%.

Show the working
  1. unit price = price ÷ quantity

How to use it

Enter each item's quantity and price (same unit).

Enter amounts without commas or with them; rates are percentages (5 for 5%). Negative amounts are allowed where a sign means money paid out.

Key facts

unit price = price ÷ quantity

Questions

Is 32 oz for $6.38 cheaper than 20 oz for $4.49?

Yes, by about 11%.

Formulas

unit price = price ÷ quantity

Sources

Limitations

  • Results are estimates for planning, not offers or financial advice; lenders and banks may round, count days or time payments differently.
  • Rates are nominal annual rates compounded as you choose; payments at a different frequency use the equivalent periodic rate.

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