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Unit price calculator

Enter each option’s price and quantity in the same unit.

Your answer

Best valueOption B$0.35 per unit
Option A per unit$0.42
Option B per unit$0.35
Saving versus the most expensive14.9 %

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How we worked it out

Updated as you change the numbers.

  1. Unit price = price ÷ quantity, in the same unit for every option.

Method and assumptions

Bigger isn’t always cheaper per unit, and it only saves money if you’ll use it before it spoils.

Questions

Is 24 oz for $8.49 cheaper than 12 oz for $4.99?

Yes: about 35.4¢ an ounce versus 41.6¢, 15% less.

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