Recipe Scaler & Cost Calculator
Scale your recipes up or down and see how costs change.
Recipe Scaler & Cost Calculator
Calculate the perfect menu price to ensure profitability.
Industry standard is usually between 28-32%.
Enter values to calculate
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Why accurate pricing matters for your recipe scaler and coster
Whether you are running a recipe scaler and coster or planning a new menu, knowing your exact food costs is critical. Our recipe scaler and coster helps you maintain healthy margins.
Most successful food businesses aim for a food cost percentage between 28% and 32%. Use this tool to reverse-engineer your pricing based on your ingredient costs.
How to use this calculator
- Total Cost of Dish Ingredients: Calculate the cost of every single element (raw materials, garnish, waste factor).
- Desired Percentage: Enter your target margin (default is 30%).
- Suggested Price: This is the recommended menu price to ensure profitability.
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