---
type: help
title: "What happens when the minimum order quantity is smaller than the price break quantity?"
description: "When you order a quantity below a price break threshold, the cost is usually calculated as if you ordered at the higher tier. Ordering 1,600 units, for ins"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/help/quantities-minimums/what-happens-when-the-minimum-order-quantity-is-smaller-than-the-price-break-quantity
tags: ["Ordering", "help"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What happens when the minimum order quantity is smaller than the price break quantity?

When you order a quantity below a price break threshold, the cost is usually calculated as if you ordered at the higher tier. Ordering 1,600 units, for ins

Part of the **Ordering** hub. See [all help concepts](index.md).

- Page type: help
- Hub: Ordering
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/help/quantities-minimums/what-happens-when-the-minimum-order-quantity-is-smaller-than-the-price-break-quantity