£Food Cost Calculator

Cost Per Serving Calculator

Enter the total cost and the number of servings. That's it.

Cost per serving

£
Cost per serving
£2.19
Total cost
£8.74

The formula

cost per serving = total cost ÷ number of servings

£8.74 ÷ 4 = £2.19 per serving. To work backwards, multiply: £2.50 per serving × 6 servings = £15.00 total.

Don't know your total yet? Add your ingredients in the food cost calculator first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate food cost per serving?

Divide the total recipe cost by the number of servings. £8.74 ÷ 4 servings = £2.19 per serving.

How do I calculate the cost of a recipe for different numbers of people?

Change the number of servings to see the new cost per serving. If you scale the recipe up, increase the ingredient amounts too — the total updates instantly.

Can I use different currencies?

Yes. Choose GBP, USD, EUR, CAD or AUD from the currency menu. This only changes the symbol — we don't convert prices, as you enter your own.

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