---
type: Tool
title: "Open to Buy (OTB) Calculator"
description: "Free Open to Buy calculator for independent retailers. Plug in sales plan, on-hand, on-order — see exactly how much budget is left to spend this period."
resource: https://amyfaychandler.com/tools/otb/
tags: [tools]
---

# Open to Buy (OTB) Calculator

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# Open to Buy Calculator

@AmyFayChandler

                Know your number before you walk the showroom floor.
                Enter your sales, inventory, and margin — see exactly how much
                you can spend with reps this period.

## Your Numbers

                Monthly Sales (at retail)

What does your store typically sell in a month?

                    $

                Current Inventory (at cost)

What’s on your floor and in your stockroom right now?

                    $

                On Order (at cost)

What have you already ordered that hasn’t arrived yet?

                    $

                Target Months of Inventory

Most retailers aim for 2–3 months. How much buffer do you want?

                Your Average Margin

Converts your retail sales to cost so everything speaks the same language.

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                    55%
                    60%
                    Custom

                        %

            Show Me My Number

Your Open to Buy

$0

That’s what you can spend with reps this period.

## The Breakdown

                    Monthly Sales (at retail)
                    $0

                    Monthly Sales (at cost)
                    $0

                    Target Inventory (at cost)
                    $0

                    Current Inventory
                    $0

                    On Order
                    $0

                    Total Committed
                    $0

                    Margin Used
                    0%

            Start Over

            Built by AmyFay for retailers who want real clarity on their numbers.