RecipeCost

Recipe cost & bakery pricing calculator

Find the real cost per serving of any recipe — ingredients, labor, packaging and overhead — and get a suggested selling price. Free, private, works in your browser.

Recipe cost calculator

Enter what you paid for each package and how much the recipe uses. Units are converted automatically (g/kg/oz/lb, ml/l/tsp/tbsp/cup/fl oz, or pieces). Your recipe is saved in this browser only.

IngredientPack pricePack sizeUnitUsedUnitCost

Labor, overhead & packaging

–Ingredients (batch)
–Total cost (batch)
–Cost per serving
–Suggested price / serving
–Price for whole batch
–Profit per batch

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FAQ

How do I calculate the cost of a recipe?

For each ingredient divide the pack price by the pack size and multiply by the amount used (in the same unit). Add them up, then add labor, packaging and overhead, and divide by the number of servings.

What markup should a home baker use?

Many home bakers add 30–100% markup on top of full cost (including their wage). Labor-heavy custom items justify the higher end.

Does the calculator convert units?

Yes — grams, kilograms, ounces and pounds convert between each other, as do ml, litres, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups and fluid ounces. Weight and volume cannot be mixed without a density; use our conversion chart to convert cups to grams first.

Is my data saved?

Your recipe is saved in your browser (localStorage) only. Nothing is uploaded.