1. What is Price per Kilo?

Price per kilo is a unit price calculation that shows the cost per kilogram of a product. It allows for easy comparison between products of different weights and prices.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Total Price — The full price of the item in your currency
• Weight in Kilograms — The mass/weight of the item in kilograms

Explanation: This calculation standardizes prices to a per-kilogram basis, making it easier to compare products regardless of their package sizes.

3. Importance of Price per Kilo

Details: Calculating price per kilo helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions by revealing which products offer better value when package sizes vary.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the total price of the item and its weight in kilograms. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the standardized price per kilogram.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why calculate price per kilo?
A: It allows for fair comparison between different sized packages of the same or similar products.

Q2: Can I use this for pounds instead of kilos?
A: First convert pounds to kilograms (1 kg = 2.20462 lbs) or use a price-per-pound calculator.

Q3: Does this work for services as well as products?
A: It's primarily designed for physical products sold by weight, but could be adapted for services priced by weight (like shipping).

Q4: What if the weight is in grams?
A: Convert grams to kilograms (divide by 1000) before entering the weight.

Q5: Should I always choose the lowest price per kilo?
A: Not necessarily - also consider quality, brand preference, and whether you'll use the full quantity before it expires.