How do I calculate inventory turnover?

Divide annual cost of goods sold (COGS) by average inventory value. For example, $500,000 COGS over $100,000 average inventory gives a ratio of 5.0x.

What is a good turnover ratio?

It depends on the industry. Retail often targets 4x to 8x, while grocery turns much faster. Benchmark against peers and track the trend over time.

What is days inventory outstanding (DIO)?

It is the average number of days inventory sits before it sells: 365 divided by the turnover ratio. A 5.0x ratio is about 73 days.

Should I use retail price or cost?

Use cost figures (COGS and inventory value at cost). Mixing retail price with cost distorts the ratio.

Free Tool · Updated June 30, 2026

Inventory Turnover Calculator

Measure how many times you sell through inventory in a year, and in how many days. Divide cost of goods sold by average inventory value. Free, no email.

Turnover ratio in one calculationAnnual COGS divided by average inventory value, to see how many times you sell through stock each year.
Days inventory outstandingThe calculator also turns the ratio into days: 365 divided by the turnover ratio.
Benchmark against your industryA good ratio depends on industry, retail often targets 4x to 8x. Track the trend over time.

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Annual COGS ($) Cost of goods sold over the year

Average inventory value ($) Average value held at cost

Inventory turnover5x73 days inventory outstanding

Turnover ratio5x

Days inventory outstanding (DIO)73 days

Use cost figures (COGS), not retail prices, for both inputs so the ratio is consistent.

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How This Calculator Works

Inventory turnover is calculated as annual cost of goods sold (COGS) divided by average inventory value. A ratio of 5.0x means you sold through the equivalent of your inventory five times in the year. Days inventory outstanding (DIO) turns that ratio into days: 365 divided by the ratio. Use cost figures on both sides so the ratio stays consistent.

How This Maps to Odoo Inventory

Odoo Inventory tracks stock valuation in real time and feeds COGS into accounting through automated valuation. Inventory analysis reports and dashboards surface average value and turnover without manual spreadsheets. Octura sets up valuation, product categories, and reporting so this ratio is reliable and current.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01How do I calculate inventory turnover?
Divide annual cost of goods sold (COGS) by average inventory value. For example, $500,000 COGS over $100,000 average inventory gives a ratio of 5.0x.
02What is a good turnover ratio?
It depends on the industry. Retail often targets 4x to 8x, while grocery turns much faster. Benchmark against peers and track the trend over time.
03What is days inventory outstanding (DIO)?
It is the average number of days inventory sits before it sells: 365 divided by the turnover ratio. A 5.0x ratio is about 73 days.
04Should I use retail price or cost?
Use cost figures (COGS and inventory value at cost). Mixing retail price with cost distorts the ratio.