I think that this is one product 99.9999% of shoppers buy at some point each week/month. Of course there are alternatives (corn cob anyone?) But I think that most of us prefer the convenience (and feel) of toilet paper.
The problem comes in when we have regular rolls, double rolls, mega rolls, single ply, 2 ply and cashmere (just kidding about the last one- maybe- who knows what they will come out with next!)
The problem comes in when we need to know “Is this a good price?“. There are two ways to make that determination: per sq foot and per single roll.
To find the price per square foot:
Total price ÷ Square Feet = Price per sq. foot
Example: $8 for 125.2 sq feet
8 ÷ 125.2 = .064 or about 6¢ a square foot
To find the price per single roll you need to get a common denominator to compare all the different sizes:
Here is a watered down equivalency table:
Single Roll = 1
Large Roll= 1.5
Double Roll =2
Giant Roll= 2.5
Mega Roll =3
Take the price ÷ Rolls in package ÷ Equiv. of Single Rolls= Price per single roll
Example: $8 for 12 double rolls
8 ÷ 12 ÷ 2= 33¢ a single roll
Neither method is perfect but getting a general idea so we can compare prices is important. It’s not possible to compare the price of a single roll with the price of a mega roll. You need to find the “common denominator” and that is a single roll. Even between brands the sizes of each roll will vary but these are a good guide!
So what is a good price for toilet paper?
My personal stock up price is based on single rolls. I’ve found that is easier to calculate in my brain (i.e. smaller numbers) than the square feet version.
Single Roll Stock up Price: 20¢ each or less
Per sq. foot 1.3¢ or less
Regardless of which method you use, be consistent and you will see a reduction in your spending! You can see my full Stock up Price list here.
This is quite helpful. THANKYOU.