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Stock Expiry Allocation calculator.

Exclude out-of-date batches before assigning compatible stock to a planned phase.

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Your inputs

Use measurements from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any prefilled values are illustrative.

Batch 1
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Formula and assumptions
BEHIND THE NUMBERS

How this calculation works.

Eligible stock is assigned by earliest entered expiry date. Entries use one common quantity basis; product compatibility and actual condition must be checked separately.

Shortfall = max(0, need−sum(eligible batch quantities))Calculated with normalised units

A worked example

Illustrative inputs only. Product properties and design dimensions are not recommendations for your project.

Required compatible stock units
10
Planned use day from reference
5
Batch 1
Compatible stock units
8
Last eligible day from reference
4
Batch 2
Compatible stock units
6
Last eligible day from reference
10

Units still required: 4

Use dates and eligible shelf life come from your product and storage records. The tool does not certify that a product remains usable; expiry-day stock is eligible under this explicit model.

Before you purchase

Use dimensions from your plan and properties from your chosen product. Any design spacing, section or fixing pattern must already be specified.

Eligible stock is assigned by earliest entered expiry date. Entries use one common quantity basis; product compatibility and actual condition must be checked separately.

Dimensions, quantities, prices, timing and product properties are supplied by you. This tool does not select construction specifications or assess structural, electrical or hydraulic suitability.

Method: dimensional arithmetic and user-supplied specifications. Software checks: 2026-10-04. Calculation and review policy.

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