Mathematics
Calculation method and formula
corresponds to B × Value C ÷ Value A
Understand the inputs
- Value A
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- corresponds to B
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Value C
- Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Assumptions and limitations
The rule of three assumes direct proportionality: doubling the starting quantity doubles the output. Fixed charges or bulk discounts break this assumption.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.