What this calculator does
Price per weight works out unit price of an item by weight, so you can compare packages sold in different sizes or units. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaPrice per unit weight = total price ÷ quantity, converted to a common weight unit
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Total price ($) | A number, measured in your currency. Starts at 6.5. |
| Package quantity | A number. Starts at 12. |
| Quantity unit | Choose from Ounces (oz), Pounds (lb), Grams (g), Kilograms (kg). |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with total price
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while total price varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.