Recipe cost calculator
See the cost of one batch and the cost of one serving.
Result
Recipe cost calculator
- Ingredient 1 Unit (required)
- each
Cost per serving
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Add an ingredient with a quantity and a unit cost, then enter the number of servings.
Ballpark estimate, check before you buy or quote.
A simple estimate, not advice.
Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.
How this works and common questions
About this tool
Each line is the quantity times the cost of one unit. The batch is the sum of the lines, and one serving is that batch divided by the yield. A simple estimate, not advice. Nothing you type is stored or sent.
How it works
Multiply each quantity by its unit cost and round that line half up to the cent. Add the lines to get the batch. Divide the batch by the servings and round half up to the cent. The unit is a label: 2.5 kg at $1.20 per kg is $3.00.
Rules
You type every cost. A zero unit cost is allowed. The CSV keeps quantities to 3 decimals and money to 2 decimals. A simple estimate, not advice.
Questions
How is the example worked out?
Flour is 2.5 kg at $1.20, which is $3.00. Butter is 0.5 kg at $8.00, which is $4.00. Eggs are 6 at $0.40, which is $2.40. The batch is $9.40. Divided by 8 servings, $9.40 / 8 = $1.175, which rounds half up to $1.18.
Does the unit change the math?
No. The line cost is the quantity times the cost of one selected unit. Pick kg only when the cost you type is for one kilogram.
What if a line is exactly half a cent?
Half a cent rounds up. 1.005 units at $1.00 is $1.005, which becomes $1.01 before the lines are added.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.
Is what I type saved?
No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.
Do you show ads or sell my information?
No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.
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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.