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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

EOQ = √(2·D·K / h) - order-size that minimises total ordering + holding cost for a spare.

MaintenanceInventory
EOQ
32units
Orders / year
1.9 -
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Wilson EOQ formula. Assumes constant demand, instant replenishment, no stock-out cost. For critical spares add safety stock (see dedicated calc). Holding cost includes capital × discount rate + storage + deterioration.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Annual demandunitsmaintenance history
Order setup costUSDprocurement
Holding cost per unit per yearUSDinventory policy