Ingredient Cost Calculator

Bought a big pack but only used some? Find out what the amount you used really cost.

Cost of the amount used

Currency

Ingredient

Package size

Package price

Amount used

Rice cost: £0.50
Package price: £2.00

Calculated as package price × (amount used ÷ package size), with units converted automatically.

How it works

ingredient cost = pack price × (amount used ÷ pack size)

1kg rice at £2.00 with 250g used → £2.00 × 0.25 = £0.50.

Supported units

Weight: grams, kilograms, ounces, pounds
Volume: millilitres, litres
Count: units, pieces, portions (e.g. 12 eggs, 3 used)

Weight and volume can't be mixed, because that depends on the ingredient. Costing a whole dish? Use the recipe cost calculator, then check the cost per serving.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the cost of ingredients?

Use the pack price and pack size to find the cost per gram, millilitre or unit, then multiply by the amount used. 1kg flour at £2.00 → 250g costs £0.50.

Does the calculator account for the amount of an ingredient actually used?

Yes. Choose 'Pack price' and enter the pack size, pack price and amount used — the calculator only charges for what goes into the recipe.

Why can food prices vary between shops?

Prices change with retailer, brand, pack size, location, promotions and date. That's why the calculator uses the prices you enter rather than fixed figures.