This economic order quantity reference table shows the economic order quantity for a range of annual demand (units) values, assuming a cost per order of ₹50 and a holding cost per unit/year of ₹2. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Economic Order Quantity Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Annual demand (units) | Economic order quantity | Orders per year |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | 354 | 7.1 |
| 5,000 | 500 | 10.0 |
| 7,500 | 612 | 12.2 |
| 10,000 | 707 | 14.1 |
| 15,000 | 866 | 17.3 |
| 20,000 | 1,000 | 20.0 |
| 30,000 | 1,225 | 24.5 |
| 50,000 | 1,581 | 31.6 |
| 70,000 | 1,871 | 37.4 |
| 100,000 | 2,236 | 44.7 |
How to use this table
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