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title: "Reorder Point and Safety Stock Calculator | MCC Solutions"
description: "Enter daily sales, supplier lead time and safety days to get your reorder point and see whether to order now. Free and private."
url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/bookkeeping/reorder-point-and-safety-stock-calculator"
---

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# Reorder point and safety stock calculator

## Overview

Find the stock level at which to place your next order so you do not run out.

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Average units sold per day

Supplier lead time (days)

Safety stock (days of sales)

Units on hand now (optional)

Usual order quantity (optional)

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How it works

## How it works

Reorder point is average daily sales times the supplier lead time in days, plus safety stock. Safety stock here is average daily sales times the number of safety days you choose. When on-hand stock falls to the reorder point, order. This is a rule of thumb: real demand and lead times vary, so a longer safety cushion costs more stock but lowers the chance of a stockout.

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FAQ

## About this calculator

**How do I find average daily sales?**

Take units sold over a recent period, such as 90 days, and divide by the number of days. Use a period that reflects normal demand.

**How many safety days should I use?**

It depends on how steady your sales and supplier are. There is no standard number, so choose the cushion you are comfortable with.

**Does it handle seasonality?**

No. Recalculate when demand changes, such as before a holiday season.

**Is anything saved?**

No. It runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us.

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### Inventory Tracker and Reorder Workbook

Log what comes in and goes out and see what you have, what it is worth, what to reorder and what has not sold.

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