Minimum Target Amount
130 credits
`max(quota - currentFunds, 0)`
Tools
Quota Calculator
Use this calculator to avoid overselling. The default decision framework is simple: sell only for exact quota clearance or quota + essential gear budget and preserve the rest for better payout windows.
Input current quota, current funds, and days left to get your minimum target amount plus a Day 1 vs Day 2 revenue delta comparison.
Calculate your sell target
The tool outputs a hard minimum and a buffered target. Use the lower value when your run is stable; use the buffered value only when purchases are mandatory.
Inputs
Day comparison assumption used by this tool: Day 1 payout = 50%, Day 2 payout = 80%.
Essential Gear Budget
39 credits
Heuristic cap = 30% of minimum target.
Target With Budget
169 credits
Daily pace target: 65 credits
Day 1 vs Day 2 Revenue Delta
Sell just enough to clear quota
- Target Credits
- 130 credits
- Raw Value on Day 1
- 260 credits
- Raw Value on Day 2
- 163 credits
- Day 2 Advantage
- 97 credits
Sell to clear quota + essential gear budget
- Target Credits
- 169 credits
- Raw Value on Day 1
- 338 credits
- Raw Value on Day 2
- 212 credits
- Day 2 Advantage
- 126 credits
Recommendation
Default plan: hold main inventory for Day 2, and on Day 1 only sell enough for exact target or must-buy gear.
Lethal Company Selling Strategy Guide
1. Day 1 vs Day 2 selling rates
Searching for a Lethal Company quota calculator? Understanding the risk vs. reward of selling on different days is the key to high-quota runs. This tool uses Day 1 = 50% and Day 2 = 80% payout assumptions, which is why waiting for Day 2 usually requires less raw scrap value than selling on Day 1.
2. Quadratic Quota Formula explained
The quota growth in Lethal Company isn't linear; it's quadratic. Formula: Quota = 100 + 100 * (1 + (DaysPassed / 12)^2). This means the difficulty spikes sharply after the first few cycles.
3. Essential Terminal Commands
SCAN: Ping all scrap values.STORE: Buy essential gear.VIEW MONITOR: Track positions and danger.
Core sell rules
- First target is always the minimum quota gap.
- Second target is minimum gap plus capped essential gear budget.
- Prefer later higher-payout day sales unless deadline pressure leaves no buffer.
- Avoid panic overselling that destroys next-cycle inventory efficiency.
FAQ
What is the best day to sell scrap for quota?
Under this calculator's assumptions, Day 2 is usually better because it needs less raw value than Day 1 for the same credited target.
What payout rate does Day 1 use vs Day 2?
The day comparison in this tool uses Day 1 = 50% payout and Day 2 = 80% payout.
How do I calculate minimum quota target with current funds?
It is max(quota - current funds, 0).
Should I sell extra scrap after clearing quota?
Not by default. The recommendation is to avoid extra selling unless you need immediate purchase cash.
What is the Quadratic Quota formula?
This page references: Quota = 100 + 100 * (1 + (DaysPassed / 12)^2).
Does the quota calculator compute quadratic quota automatically?
No. You enter the current quota manually, and the tool plans sell targets from that input.
Which terminal commands help with quota runs?
The guide section lists SCAN, STORE, and VIEW MONITOR as core commands.
What should I do if I only have 1 day left?
Sell today and keep sales close to the exact target unless essential gear is mandatory.
How much budget should I reserve for essential gear?
Use min(dailyRequired, minimumTarget * 0.3), so gear budget is capped by both your daily pace target and 30% of the minimum target.
What changes if an update alters selling rates or command behavior?
Recalculate with current run assumptions and review patch notes and terminal guides before locking your sell plan.
Related Pages
Lethal Company Patch Notes v45Terminal Commands ListLethal Company Guides Hub/tools/lethal-company/terminal-commands (route pending)