Recipe Cost Per Serve Calculator
Work out the cost per serving of a recipe by adding up ingredient prices and dividing by servings, free right in your browser.
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Before you rely on this: Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Confirm current rates, fees and rules before relying on these figures.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the total ingredient cost and the number of servings.
- Read the cost per serve.
How it works
Cost per serve = total ingredient cost ÷ number of servings.
Worked example
$24 over 6 servings. = $4.00 per serve.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out pantry staples (oil, spices) that add up.
- Forgetting overheads and labour if you're pricing for sale.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out cost per serving?
Add up the cost of the ingredients used, then divide by the number of servings the recipe makes.
Why calculate cost per serve?
It helps with menu pricing, budgeting and comparing home cooking to takeaway by showing the true cost of each plate.
Should I include energy and labour?
For home budgeting, ingredients are enough. If you're selling, add overheads, packaging and labour on top.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Recipe Cost Per Serve Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/recipe-cost-per-serve-calculator/
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