How do I calculate ingredient cost?

Divide the amount used in your recipe by the total packet size, then multiply by the packet price. For example, if flour costs £1.50 for 1500g and you use 300g, the cost is (300 / 1500) × £1.50 = £0.30.

Should I include electricity and gas costs?

For a rough recipe cost, ingredient costs alone are usually sufficient. If you are selling baked goods, you should also factor in energy costs (oven time), packaging, and your time. A common rule of thumb for home bakers is to multiply ingredient costs by 3 for a selling price.

How do I handle eggs?

For eggs, enter the box size (e.g. 6 or 12) as the packet size, the box price as the packet price, and the number of eggs used. The calculator will work out the per-egg cost correctly.

What about ingredients I already had?

The cost is the same whether you had the ingredient already or bought it new. The calculator works out what proportion of the packet you used and charges accordingly. This gives you the true cost of the recipe.

How do I handle ingredients measured in different units?

Make sure the packet size and amount used are in the same unit. If your packet says 1kg and you used 200g, enter 1000 for packet size and 200 for amount used (both in grams). For liquids, 1ml of water weighs 1g, so millilitres and grams are interchangeable for water-based liquids.

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Ingredient Cost Calculator

Calculate the cost of ingredients used in a recipe from packet prices and quantities.

Ingredient 1

Packet Size

Packet Price

Amount Used

Ingredient 2

Packet Size

Packet Price

Amount Used

Ingredient 3

Packet Size

Packet Price

Amount Used

Ingredient 4

Packet Size

Packet Price

Amount Used

Ingredient 5

Packet Size

Packet Price

Amount Used

How We Calculate This

This calculator uses a simple but effective formula to work out the true cost of each ingredient in a recipe.

The Formula

Ingredient cost = (Amount used / Packet size) x Packet price
Total recipe cost = Sum of all ingredient costs

Tips

Use the same unit for packet size and amount used (e.g. both in grams)
For items sold by count (eggs, lemons), use the count as the "size"
Enter up to 5 ingredients — leave unused rows blank
All prices are in pounds sterling

Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are based on standard ratios and conversions. Results may vary with specific ingredients, equipment, and conditions.