Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Calculator
Calculate the break-even minimum order quantity for your product.
Enter setup costs, unit costs, and selling price to find the MOQ you need to profit.
Break-Even MOQ
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest number of units you must order (or sell) to cover your fixed setup costs and break even.
Break-Even MOQ = Setup Cost / (Selling Price - Unit Cost)
Where:
- Setup Cost = one-time costs like tooling, molds, design fees, minimum shipping
- Unit Cost = per-unit manufacturing or purchase cost
- Selling Price = your per-unit selling price
Key considerations:
- Always round up to the next whole unit
- Add a 10–20% buffer for defects and returns
- If MOQ is higher than you can sell in 6 months, reconsider the product
- Suppliers often offer lower unit costs at higher quantities