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Recipe Cost Calculator

Calculate your recipe's total cost and cost per serving.

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Recipe Cost Summary

Total Recipe Cost: -

Cost per Serving: -

Overview & Methodology

This Recipe Cost Calculator determines the total cost of a recipe by multiplying each ingredient's quantity by its unit cost and then summing the results:

$$ \text{Total Cost} = \sum (\text{Quantity} \times \text{Cost per Unit}) $$

The cost per serving is then calculated as:

$$ \text{Cost per Serving} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Number of Servings}} $$

This tool helps home cooks and food bloggers budget their recipes and adjust serving sizes as needed.

Example

Suppose you have a recipe with a total ingredient cost of €20 and you want to serve 4 people. The tool will display:

Total Recipe Cost = €20
Cost per Serving = €20 / 4 = €5 per serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the total cost calculated?

Each ingredient's cost is calculated by multiplying its quantity by its cost per unit, and then these values are summed up.

What if I need to adjust serving sizes?

Simply change the number of servings and recalculate to see how the cost per serving changes.

Can I add or remove ingredients?

Yes. Use the "Add Ingredient" button to add a new row, and click "Remove" on any row to delete it.