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Retail Inventory Carrying Cost Calculator
Estimate the annual cost of holding inventory using average inventory value and an annual carrying-cost percentage.
How to use this Retail Inventory Carrying Cost Calculator
Estimate the annual cost of holding inventory using average inventory value and an annual carrying-cost percentage. Enter your numbers above and Okomit calculates the result instantly.
Retail Inventory Carrying Cost Calculator formula
Annual Carrying Cost = Average Inventory Value × Annual Carrying Cost Percentage
Example
$150,000 of average inventory at a 24% annual carrying rate costs about $36,000 per year, or $3,000 per month, to carry.
How to use the result
Include capital, storage, insurance, obsolescence, handling, and shrink assumptions when setting a carrying-cost rate for planning.
Frequently asked questions
Is this calculator free?
Yes. This Okomit calculator is available as a free tool.
Does Okomit save the numbers I enter?
Guest calculations remain in the browser unless you choose a feature that explicitly saves work. Logged-in Okomit features may support saved scenarios where available.
Can I use this for business planning?
Yes, as a planning aid. Review important business, tax, legal, lending, or accounting decisions with the appropriate professional when needed.