MOQ Calculator

See the cost impact of a supplier's minimum order quantity versus what you actually need.

Effective cost per unit needed

฿83

400 extra units you don't need

Total order cost: ฿50,000
Excess units: 400
Cost of excess: ฿20,000
Effective cost / unit needed: ฿83

How this is calculated

You’ll always need to order at least the MOQ. Excess units are the MOQ minus what you actually need (zero if your need already meets the MOQ). Effective cost per unit needed divides your total order cost by your actual need, showing the real per-unit price you’re paying after accounting for the excess.

Frequently asked questions

What if my needed quantity is above the MOQ?

Then there's no excess — you'll order exactly what you need, since it already clears the supplier's minimum. This tool is most useful when your actual need is below the MOQ.

Can I negotiate a lower MOQ?

Sometimes — smaller MOQs are often negotiable if you accept a higher unit price, pay a sample fee, or the supplier has excess capacity. Compare the cost of ordering at the full MOQ against a lower MOQ at a higher unit price to see which is actually cheaper for your needed quantity.