Reading 1
What it is
Many stores print a price per ounce or per count under the main price. It converts packages of different sizes to the same measure.
Reading 2
Doing it yourself
If no unit price is shown, divide the price by the quantity. A $3.00 jar holding 12 ounces is 25 cents an ounce; a $5.00 jar holding 25 ounces is 20 cents.
Reading 3
Same units
Make sure labels use matching units. One may be per ounce and another per pound, which will make them look very different.
Reading 4
Beyond the math
A lower unit price helps only if the food will not spoil, or you will use it up. We give no shopping or money advice.
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