Calculator guide
How to use the Inventory Turnover & Holding Calculator
Calculate inventory turnover, days inventory outstanding and inventory holding costs.
01Set inputsChoose values, units and assumptions.
02Apply the modelInventory turnover = Annual COGS ÷ Average inventory. Days inventory = 365 ÷ Turnover. Annual holding cost = Average inventory × Holding-cost rate.
03Read the resultCheck the output against the assumptions before using it.
What this calculator does
Enter annual cost of goods sold, average inventory and an estimated annual carrying-cost rate. The calculator translates those inputs into turnover speed, inventory days and annual carrying cost.
Formula & method
Inventory turnover = Annual COGS ÷ Average inventory. Days inventory = 365 ÷ Turnover. Annual holding cost = Average inventory × Holding-cost rate.
Assumptions & notes
- Average inventory is preferable to ending inventory when the data is available.
- The holding-cost rate is an assumption covering the carrying costs relevant to the business.
- The cost breakdown displayed by the chart is an illustrative allocation, not an accounting classification.
