Summary

Estimate inventory turnover and average days inventory is held.

Calculation details

This uses a 365-day year and a two-point average inventory approximation.

Formula

Average inventory = (beginning + ending inventory) / 2; turnover = COGS / average inventory; days = 365 / turnover.

Worked example

Worked example

$120,000 average inventory gives 5 turns, or about 73 days in inventory.

How it works

Enter COGS with beginning and ending inventory. Turnover uses a two-point average and a 365-day year.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Inventory Turnover Calculator calculate?

This uses a 365-day year and a two-point average inventory approximation.

Should I use this result for financial reporting?

Use it as an estimate and verify reporting, accounting, tax, and legal treatment with qualified professionals.

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