About the Inventory Value Calculator
Total value of stock on hand at cost and at retail, with the implied retail margin.
Also known as: stock value, inventory valuation, value of stock on hand.
How to use this calculator
- Enter quantities, unit costs, unit retail prices.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Value = Σ quantity × unit cost
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Quantities: 120, 80, 340
- Unit costs: 12.5, 30, 4.75
- Unit retail prices: 25, 59, 9.99
the calculator returns:
- Value at cost: 5,515
- Value at retail: 11,116.6
- Potential gross profit: 5,601.6
- Margin: 50.39%