Recipe Cost Calculator
Calculate cost per serving for any recipe.
Whether you're budgeting at home or pricing a menu, you need to know what a dish really costs. This free Recipe Cost Calculator works out the total and per-serving cost of a recipe from its ingredients and quantities — so home cooks can budget and small food businesses can price with confidence.
How to use it: list each ingredient with its quantity and cost, and the calculator totals the recipe cost and divides it by servings for a per-portion figure. Use it to compare recipes, control food costs, or set a profitable menu price.
Key features
- Cost per recipe and per serving
- Ingredient quantities and costs
- Budget or price a menu
- Control food costs
- Works in Excel and Google Sheets
This template is designed for households and families who want to plan weekly meals, manage grocery lists and reduce food waste — without the need for expensive specialist software.
The Recipe Cost Calculator is part of our Household & Family Living collection — downloaded 6 times and counting. Built from real-world experience by the ExcelGurukul team and tested across multiple industries and roles.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recipe cost calculator free?
Yes, free with no registration.
What does it calculate?
Total recipe cost and cost per serving.
Is it good for a food business?
Yes, for pricing menus profitably.
Which currency does it use?
Any — enter amounts in your own currency.