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Food Cost Calculator
This food cost calculator works as a restaurant food cost calculator and recipe cost calculator to help you measure portion cost, food cost percentage, and selling price for faster menu decisions.
Global currency support
VAT-aware pricing view
Live profit recommendations
Premium food cost calculator
Enter your cost details, choose your currency, and the calculator updates live as you type.
Optional, useful when copying or printing the result.
Suggested selling price is calculated from this target food cost percentage.
If entered, the calculator also shows the selling price needed to reach that profit margin.
Results
Use these numbers to review menu pricing, profitability, and whether this item is strong enough for your business.
The calculator will explain whether your current price looks strong or risky.
How to use this food cost calculator
Enter your ingredient cost, packaging cost, and any additional item cost to calculate the total food cost for one item or recipe.
Then compare your total cost against your selling price to understand your food cost percentage and profit per item.
Who this calculator is for
This calculator is useful for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, cloud kitchens, bakeries, and small food businesses that want to price menu items more accurately.
What this calculator helps you measure
- Total cost per item
- Food cost percentage
- Profit per item
- Suggested selling price
- Required selling price for target margin
You can also compare results with our menu price calculator, profit margin calculator, and break-even calculator.
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Food Cost Calculator FAQ
What is a food cost calculator?
A food cost calculator helps you calculate the total cost of a dish or recipe and compare it with the selling price to measure food cost percentage and profit.
Can restaurants use this calculator?
Yes. It is made for restaurants, cafes, food trucks, bakeries, and other food businesses.
How do I calculate food cost percentage?
Food cost percentage is calculated by dividing total food cost by selling price, then multiplying by 100.
Can I use this as a recipe cost calculator?
Yes. You can use it to estimate recipe cost, portion cost, and pricing for individual menu items.
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