Kitchen costing

Recipe Cost Calculator

For each ingredient, enter what you paid for the package, the package size and how much the recipe uses. The calculator converts units, adds everything up and shows the cost per serving and a suggested selling price.

Ingredients

—Cost per serving
—Total recipe cost
—Suggested price per serving

Calculated on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to use the recipe cost calculator

  1. Add ingredientsFor each one, enter the package price and size, then the amount used and its unit.
  2. Set servingsEnter how many servings or pieces the recipe makes.
  3. Price itSet a target food cost percentage to get a suggested selling price.

How recipe costing works

The cost of an ingredient in a recipe is the package price multiplied by the fraction of the package you use. If a 2 kg bag of flour costs 3.00 and the recipe uses 500 g, that line costs 0.75. The calculator converts between units in the same family: weight (g, kg, oz, lb), volume (ml, L, tsp, tbsp, cups, fl oz) and count (each). It can't convert between weight and volume without a density, so enter both amounts in the same kind of unit. Restaurants and bakeries often price items so that ingredients are 25 to 35% of the menu price. The suggested price divides the cost per serving by your target percentage.

Don't forget the small stuff

Salt, oil, spices, packaging and garnishes add up. Include them for an honest cost per serving.

Yield and waste

If trimming or cooking loses weight, such as bones or peel, cost the amount you buy, not the amount that ends up on the plate.

Recipe Cost Calculator FAQ

What is a good food cost percentage?

Many restaurants aim for 28 to 35%. Bakeries and cafés selling low-cost items often aim for 20 to 30%.

Can I mix grams and cups?

Not for one ingredient. Weight and volume need a density to convert. Enter the package size and the amount used in the same kind of unit, or use the baking measurement converter first.

How do I cost eggs?

Choose "each" for both the package (for example, 12 each) and the amount used (for example, 2 each).

Does it include labor or overheads?

No. It covers ingredient cost only. Add labor, energy and packaging separately when you set final prices.

Is my recipe saved?

Yes. Your ingredients and settings are saved in your browser's local storage.

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