GuideMay 6, 20263 min read

Set Multiple (Conversion Factor)

The Set Multiple column is a conversion factor — it shows the ratio between the replacement item found online and the item in your inventory.

During pricing, InventoryQuant automatically calculates a Set Multiple for each line item. It accounts for situations where the best available replacement is sold in a different quantity than what you need — so the Replacement Price always reflects the true per-unit cost for your inventory.

Examples

Set Multiple = 0.25

You need 1 wine glass, but the best match online is a 4-pack

One quarter of the pack price applies to your single item

Set Multiple = 6

You need a set of 6 game consoles, but only individual units are available

Six individual units make up your set

Set Multiple = 0.125

You lost 1 Duracell AA battery, but the best match is a Duracell 8-pack

You only need one eighth of that pack

Set Multiple = 1

The replacement item matches your inventory item 1-to-1

Exact match — no conversion needed

How It Appears in Exports

In exported reports, the Set Multiple is automatically applied to the Replacement Price so that it reflects the per-unit cost. For example, a 4-pack at $80 with a Set Multiple of 0.25 will show a Replacement Price of $20 in the export.

PDF Report

Replacement Price =
Raw Price × Set Multiple

Item Total =
Qty × Replacement Price

Excel Spreadsheet

UNIT COST =
Raw Price × Set Multiple

REPL COST =
QTY × UNIT COST

Editing the Set Multiple

You can manually edit the Set Multiple value by clicking on it in the inventory table. This is useful if you want to override the automatically calculated value — for example, if you know a more accurate conversion for a specific item.

Tip: If a Set Multiple looks wrong, check whether the pricing source matched a pack or bundle instead of an individual unit. Editing the value directly is the quickest way to correct it without re-running pricing.

Learn more at inventoryquant.com.