Daily Figures Edition No Sign-Up Free Forever Vol. XII — No. 204
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Unit Price Calculator

Compare two items by price per unit to find the better value.

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How the Unit Price Calculator Works

Unit price is what you actually pay per ounce, gram, sheet or item, found by dividing the price by the quantity. It’s the only fair way to compare two package sizes, because the bigger box isn’t always the better deal. This calculator works out the price per unit for two items and tells you which is cheaper and by how much.

Keep the size figures in the same unit for both items — both in ounces, or both in count — and the comparison is apples to apples.

unit price = price ÷ quantity

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate unit price?

Divide the price by the quantity or size. $3.99 for 12 ounces is about $0.33 per ounce.

Is the bigger size always cheaper per unit?

No — sometimes the smaller pack has a lower unit price, especially on promotion. Always compare.

What units should I use?

Whatever the packages share — ounces, grams, sheets, count — as long as both items use the same one.

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