Price per Unit Calculator
Calculate cost per unit for weight, volume, or items to compare prices and find the best deals
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Price per Unit Results
Common Examples
Grocery Shopping
Rice: 5 lb bag for $4.00
Price per pound: $0.80/lb
Formula: $4.00 ÷ 5 lbs
Bulk Purchasing
Eggs: 18-count pack for $4.40
Price per egg: $0.24/egg
Formula: $4.40 ÷ 18 eggs
Beverages
Milk: 1 gallon for $3.50
Price per fl oz: $0.027/fl oz
Formula: $3.50 ÷ 128 fl oz
Multi-pack Items
6-pack Beer: 6 × 12 fl oz for $8.99
Price per fl oz: $0.125/fl oz
Formula: $8.99 ÷ 72 fl oz
Calculation Modes
Price per Weight
Cost per unit weight (lb, kg, oz, etc.)
Price per Volume
Cost per unit volume (gallon, liter, fl oz, etc.)
Price per Item
Cost per individual item or piece
Multi-pack Analysis
Price per weight/volume for multi-item packs
Smart Shopping Tips
Compare unit prices, not just total prices
Larger packages often have better unit prices
Consider storage space and expiration dates
Use this calculator to compare store brands vs name brands
Factor in quality and personal preferences
Understanding Price per Unit Calculations
What is Price per Unit?
Price per unit is the cost of a single unit of measurement (weight, volume, or item) for a product. It allows you to compare the true value of different products regardless of package size or total price.
Why Calculate Unit Prices?
- •Compare products of different sizes fairly
- •Find the best value for your money
- •Make informed purchasing decisions
- •Budget more effectively
Calculation Formulas
Price per Weight:
Cost ÷ Total Weight
Price per Volume:
Cost ÷ Total Volume
Price per Item:
Cost ÷ Number of Items
Multi-pack Price per Unit:
Cost ÷ (Items × Unit per Item)
Real-World Applications
Grocery Shopping
Compare different brands and package sizes to find the best deals on food items.
Bulk Purchasing
Determine if buying in bulk actually saves money per unit.
Business Procurement
Compare supplier prices for materials and supplies on a per-unit basis.