Price Per Ounce Calculator

To calculate Price Per Ounce, enter Total Price and Product Weight in calculator. Select weight unit (ounces, pounds, grams, or kilograms). The calculator converts all measurements to ounces and provides the Price Per Ounce, enabling easy Price Comparison between different products and package sizes.

How to Calculate Price Per Ounce?

To calculate Price Per Ounce, first convert product weight to ounces if necessary. Then divide total price by the number of ounces. For products in different weight units, use conversion factors: 1 pound = 16 ounces, 1 kilogram = 35.274 ounces, and 1 gram = 0.03527 ounces. This standardized comparison helps identify the best value among similar products.

• Input: Total Price: $20, Total Weight: 16 ounces
• Calculation: Price Per Ounce = 20 / 16 = 1.25 dollars/ounce
• Result: $1.25 per ounce.

• Input: Total Price: $45, Total Weight: 36 ounces
• Calculation: Price Per Ounce = 45 / 36 = 1.25 dollars/ounce
• Result: $1.25 per ounce.

Formula for Price Per Ounce

Basic Price Per Ounce Formula:

Price Per Ounce = Total Price ÷ Number of Ounces
where:
Total Price = Product cost
Number of Ounces = Weight in ounces

Weight Conversions:

Pounds to Ounces = Weight × 16
Kilograms to Ounces = Weight × 35.274
Grams to Ounces = Weight × 0.03527

Bulk Discount Calculation:

Discounted Price Per Ounce = (Total Price × (1 - Discount%)) ÷ Number of Ounces
where:
Discount% = Percentage discount in decimal form

Example 1: Basic Grocery Item

• Total Price = $4.99
• Weight = 12 ounces
• Price Per Ounce = $0.42
• Product Type = Cereal
• Unit Comparison = Standard Size

Example 2: Bulk Purchase

• Total Price = $15.99
• Weight = 2 pounds
• Price Per Ounce = $0.50
• Product Type = Coffee
• Unit Comparison = Bulk Size

Example 3: Small Package

• Total Price = $3.49
• Weight = 100 grams
• Price Per Ounce = $0.99
• Product Type = Spices
• Unit Comparison = Small Package

Example 4: Large Container

• Total Price = $24.99
• Weight = 3 kilograms
• Price Per Ounce = $0.24
• Product Type = Protein Powder
• Unit Comparison = Bulk Container

Example 5: Sale Item

• Total Price = $5.99
• Weight = 8 ounces
• Discount = 20%
• Final Price Per Ounce = $0.60
• Product Type = Snack Food

What is Price Per Ounce?

Price Per Ounce is a measurement used to compare the cost of products with different package sizes or weights. This metric helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions by showing the true cost of items regardless of packaging or marketing. It’s particularly useful for Grocery Shopping, Bulk Buying Decisions, and Value Comparisons. Many retailers display price per ounce alongside total price to help shoppers identify the best value among similar products.