Food Cost Percentage Calculator

Food Cost Percentage Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the food cost percentage based on food cost and total sales.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Food Cost Percentage = (Food Cost / Total Sales) * 100%

Where:
Food Cost: The cost of the ingredients used to prepare the food.
Total Sales: The total revenue generated from the sale of the food.

Result

Food Cost Percentage Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Food Cost Percentage Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the food cost in the "Food Cost" field. This is the cost of the ingredients used to prepare the food.
  2. Enter the total sales in the "Total Sales" field. This is the total revenue generated from the sale of the food.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the food cost percentage.
  4. The result will be displayed in the "Food Cost Percentage" field.

Understanding the Formula

The food cost percentage is calculated using the formula:

Food Cost Percentage = (Food Cost / Total Sales) * 100%

This formula helps you determine the percentage of total sales that is attributed to the cost of food ingredients. A lower percentage may indicate better profitability, while a higher percentage may suggest the need to adjust prices or costs.