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A gauze swab quote can be priced by pouch, box or shipping carton. Ask for the count at every packing level so you can calculate the total number of swabs and compare quotations on the same basis.

Multiply the count at each packing level

Use the packing configuration in the quotation. For a pouch packed into a box and then into a carton, multiply swabs per pouch by pouches per box and boxes per carton. If the quote lists pouches packed directly into the carton, use swabs per pouch multiplied by pouches per carton. See GS1 US packaging level definitions for a general explanation of packing levels.

Example calculation

The packaging shown contains 5 swabs per pouch and 20 pouches per box. If a shipping carton holds 20 boxes, it contains 5 × 20 × 20 = 2,000 swabs.

Price per 1,000 swabs = quoted price per carton ÷ swabs per carton × 1,000.

Check that the two quotations describe the same item

Compare the folded size, material, ply, sterility status and pack format before using the per-1,000 price. Check the quoted currency and delivery terms too. Ask the supplier to list pieces per pouch, pouches per box, boxes per carton and the price unit on the quote. If you need carton dimensions or gross weight for freight planning, request those as separate fields.

For help comparing fabric construction, see Gauze Swabs vs Nonwoven Swabs. To check a product option, view our gauze swabs specifications.