Paper towel math
The right way to compare paper towel prices
Why price per roll misleads, and how select-a-size sheets change the calculation.
Square footage beats roll count
Paper towel rolls vary dramatically in width, sheet length, and sheet count. Family rolls and double rolls are not standardized. Total square footage is the closest thing the aisle has to a common currency.
Select-a-size changes consumption
A package may look expensive per sheet while reducing waste if your household regularly uses half sheets. The most accurate comparison is cost per cleanup, but price per square foot is a useful and repeatable proxy.
Strength belongs in the equation
A towel that requires three sheets to do the work of one is not cheaper. Start with unit price, then compare products within a quality tier based on absorbency and strength.
Stock-up discipline
Paper towels are bulky and promotions recur. A great price is only useful if the package fits comfortably in your home and does not displace something more valuable. Storage space is an asset too, albeit one rarely listed on a coupon.
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