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Unit cost calculator: compare supplier quotes

A lower case price is not always the cheaper deal. Enter each supplier's case price, pieces per case and freight, and see the true landed cost per piece and per 1,000, so you can compare quotes with different case packs side by side.

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How to compare two wholesale quotes

Landed cost per piece = (cases × price per case + freight) ÷ pieces received. Cases are rounded up to cover the pieces you need, so a larger case pack can leave you with extra stock. Always compare on the same size, material and thickness: a 1,000-glove case and a 2,000-glove case, or a 1.0 mil and a 2.0 mil liner, are not the same product.

Freight matters most on small orders. On a mixed pallet, one freight charge is spread over thousands of pieces, which is why cost per piece drops as the order grows.

How do I calculate cost per piece?

Divide the price per case by the pieces per case. To compare suppliers fairly, add freight and divide the total order cost by the total pieces you receive: that is the landed cost per piece.

Why can a higher case price be cheaper?

Because case packs differ. A $45 case of 1,000 pieces costs 4.5¢ each, while a $28 case of 500 costs 5.6¢ each. Always compare per piece, then add freight.