Business & Everyday

Unit Price Comparison

Normalize two products by quantity so packages of different sizes can be compared directly.

A unit price$0.23
B unit price$0.22
Better valueOption B
Unit-price advantage1.7%

How this tool works

Unit price = package price ÷ package quantity. The lower unit price is the better pure price-per-unit value.

Example

A $5.49 24-count package costs about $0.229 per unit, while $8.99 for 40 costs about $0.225 per unit.

Common questions

Do the quantities need the same unit?

Yes. Convert ounces, pounds, milliliters or counts to the same unit before comparing.

Does lower unit price always mean the better purchase?

No. Quality, spoilage, storage and how much you will actually use also matter.