Cost Per Serving Calculator

Calculate the cost per serving of a dish based on ingredients, portions, and total cost.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Cost Per Serving Calculation

Cost Per Serving = Total Cost / Total Portions

Where:
- Total Cost: The total cost of all ingredients used
- Total Portions: The total number of servings the dish makes

Results

Cost Per Serving ($):

0.00

Cost Per Ingredient ($):

0.00

Cost Per Serving Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Cost Per Serving Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the Total Cost of all ingredients used to make the dish.
  2. Specify the Number of Ingredients in the recipe.
  3. Enter the Total Portions the dish makes (e.g., number of servings).
  4. Click the Calculate button to determine the cost per serving and per ingredient.
  5. Use the Reset button to clear all inputs and start over.

Understanding the Results

The calculator provides two key metrics:

  • Cost Per Serving ($): The average cost of one serving of the dish.
  • Cost Per Ingredient ($): The average cost of each individual ingredient in the recipe.

Example

If you have a total cost of $50 for ingredients that make 10 servings, the calculator will show:

  • Cost Per Serving: $5.00
  • Cost Per Ingredient: $5.00 (if using 10 ingredients)

Applications

This calculator is useful for:

  • Menu planning and pricing
  • Recipe analysis and optimization
  • Food cost management for restaurants and home cooks
  • Comparing the cost efficiency of different recipes