Accounting Glossary

Weighted Average Cost

Definition

An inventory costing method that assigns the same per-unit cost to all inventory by dividing total cost of goods available for sale by total units available. Smooths out price fluctuations.

Formula

Weighted Average Cost per Unit = Total Cost of Goods Available ÷ Total Units Available

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