Unit Price Calculator
Compare which pack size is genuinely cheaper.
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Results
- Product A unit price
- $0.01398 per unit
- Product B unit price
- $0.01277 per unit
- Better value
- Product B
- Saving
- 8.68%
- Cost of 1,000 units at best price
- $12.77
Quick answer
Unit price is total price divided by quantity — the only reliable way to compare different pack sizes.
Unit price = price ÷ quantity
How to use the Unit Price Calculator
- 1Enter each product's price.
- 2Enter each pack size in the same unit.
- 3Read which one is genuinely cheaper.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Product A price6.99 $
- Product A size500 g
- Product B price11.49 $
- Product B size900 g
Results
- Product A unit price$0.01398 per unit
- Product B unit price$0.01277 per unit
- Better valueProduct B
- Saving8.68%
- Cost of 1,000 units at best price$12.77
Frequently asked questions
Is bigger always cheaper?
No. Roughly one in five 'value' packs costs more per unit than the standard size, especially on promotion.
Do the units need to match?
Yes — convert both to the same unit (grams, ml, sheets) before comparing.
About this calculator
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