Reorder Point Calculator
Find the stock level at which you should place your next order so it arrives before you run out. Enter your average daily demand, supplier lead time and safety stock; add current stock and order size to see when to reorder and how stock will move over time.
Average units sold or used per day.
Days from placing an order until the stock is available.
Extra days of average demand kept as buffer.
Include stock already on order if it hasn't arrived.
Units you order each time (e.g. your EOQ).
How to use the Reorder Point Calculator
- Enter average daily demand and your supplier's lead time in days.
- Choose how to set safety stock: a number of units, days of cover, or from your maximum demand and lead time.
- Optionally enter current stock and order quantity to see when to order next.
- Read the reorder point and the chart of projected stock levels.
- Set the reorder point as a min level or alert in your inventory system.
Reorder point formula
ROP = d × L + SS
- d = average demand per day
- L = lead time in days
- SS = safety stock (units)
Example: 40 units a day with a 10-day lead time is 400 units of lead time demand. With 120 units of safety stock the reorder point is 520 units. If you have 900 on hand, you reach it in (900 − 520) ÷ 40 = 9.5 days.
Max-min safety stock: SS = (max daily demand × max lead time) − (average daily demand × average lead time). With a max of 55 units/day and 14 days: 55 × 14 − 40 × 10 = 370 units.
Reorder points for common scenarios
| Daily demand | Lead time | Safety stock | Reorder point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 days | 10 | 45 |
| 12 | 14 days | 40 | 208 |
| 25 | 5 days | 50 | 175 |
| 40 | 10 days | 120 | 520 |
| 100 | 21 days | 500 | 2,600 |
| 12 | 45 days | 540 | 1,080 |
Tips for using a reorder point
- Use the same time unit for demand and lead time (both in days, or both in weeks).
- Recalculate regularly, especially for seasonal items whose demand changes during the year.
- Measure real lead times from order to shelf, including shipping, customs and receiving.
- Watch your inventory position (on hand + on order) rather than just shelf stock.
Frequently asked questions
What is the reorder point formula?
Reorder point = (average daily demand × lead time in days) + safety stock. If you sell 40 units a day, the supplier takes 10 days and you keep 120 units of safety stock, the reorder point is 40 × 10 + 120 = 520 units.
What is lead time demand?
Lead time demand is how many units you expect to use while waiting for an order to arrive: average daily demand × lead time. Without safety stock, the reorder point equals the lead time demand.
Why add safety stock to the reorder point?
Demand and supplier lead times vary. Safety stock is a buffer that covers days when you sell more than average or the delivery is late, so you don't run out before the order arrives.
How do I calculate safety stock quickly?
A common rule is (maximum daily demand × maximum lead time) − (average daily demand × average lead time). For a statistical version based on a service level, use the safety stock calculator linked on this page.
What is the difference between reorder point and EOQ?
The reorder point tells you when to order; the economic order quantity (EOQ) tells you how much to order. Used together they define a simple continuous review inventory policy.
Should I include stock that is already on order?
Yes. Compare the reorder point with your inventory position: stock on hand plus open purchase orders minus backorders. Otherwise you may reorder again while an order is still in transit.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculator runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.