EVERYDAY CLARITY
Case Pack Order Calculator
Calculate case pack order from the stated quantities. Round upward to cover the requirement.
Your result
Cases to order
cases
Units received
units
Extra units
units
Reference calculation or estimate for example inputs; assumptions and limitations apply.
Calculations run in your browser.
What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Required units (units) | Enter required units in units; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Units per case (units/case) | Enter units per case in units/case; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Round upward to cover the requirement.
Common mistakes
- Do not round case orders to nearest.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
How many cases must I order to meet a unit quantity?
Calculate case pack order from the stated quantities. Round upward to cover the requirement.
Common uses
- How many cases must I order to meet a unit quantity
How it works
cases=ceil(required/pack); received=cases*pack; extra=received-required
Worked example
Enter Required units: 101 units; Units per case: 24 units/case. Results: Cases to order: 5 cases; Units received: 120 units; Extra units: 19 units.