Food Cost (Food Cost) Calculator
From each ingredient's cost and the number of people, estimate per-person meal cost and total cost.
Input Data
Results
At a glance:From each ingredient's cost and the number of people, estimate per-person meal cost and total cost.
Formula
Total = sum of ingredient costs.
Per person = total ÷ people.
Selling price = total × (1 + markup%).
How to Use
- Enter the cost of each ingredient and the number of people.
- Optionally enter a markup for selling.
- The calculator returns total and per-person cost.
FAQ
Unused items?
Items with zero cost are excluded; the item count is just an upper limit.
What is the markup for?
Use the markup to add profit when pricing for a stall or group buy; set 0 for home cooking.
How is it different from recipe-scaling?
recipe-scaling scales portions; this focuses on cost.
Currency?
The tool uses a generic $ sign; interpret it in your local currency.
Precision?
Shown to 1 decimal.
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References
Content review: Calculatorism Science Team. Results are for reference only; please refer to the relevant authorities for the official figures.