Know Exactly What Every Recipe Costs

Ingredient-level costing, sub-recipes, PDF export, and multi-currency — all for $10/mo. No account needed to start calculating.

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Everything You Need for Recipe Costing

From ingredient entry to PDF export — six powerful features to take control of your food costs.

Cost Breakdown Visualization

See exactly how much each ingredient costs per recipe. Pie charts and per-portion breakdowns make pricing decisions obvious.

Ingredient Entry with Auto-Cost

Add ingredients with unit prices, quantities, and waste percentages. The calculator automatically computes total cost per ingredient.

Sub-Recipes & Scaling

Build complex recipes from sub-recipes. Scale from 10 portions to 1,000 with a single click — all costs update automatically.

PDF Export & Nutrition Labels

Export professional recipe cost sheets as PDF. Add nutrition labels and ingredient lists for menu compliance.

Multi-Currency Support

Work in USD, EUR, GBP, or MXN. Convert ingredient costs seamlessly across currencies — perfect for import-heavy kitchens.

Measurement Converters

Convert between weight, volume, and piece counts automatically. No more manual conversions from ounces to grams.

Try It Right Here — No Account Needed

Enter an ingredient, set a quantity and cost, and see the automatic cost calculation instantly.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you grow. No hidden fees, no surprises.

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$0 /mo
  • 3 saved recipes
  • Ingredient entry with auto-cost
  • Cost per serving
  • Suggested selling price
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$10 /mo
  • Unlimited recipes
  • Sub-recipes & scaling
  • Multi-currency (USD/EUR/GBP/MXN)
  • PDF export & nutrition labels
  • Measurement converters
  • Multiple suppliers per ingredient
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  • Everything in Pro
  • Multi-location management
  • API access
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom integrations
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Recipe Cost Calculator?

Recipe Cost Calculator is a web-based tool that helps restaurants calculate exact food costs for every recipe. Enter ingredients, quantities, and prices — it automatically computes total cost, cost per serving, and suggested selling price.

Is there a free trial?

Yes! You can use the calculator immediately without an account. Save up to 3 recipes for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited recipes and all features — no credit card required to start.

Can I use sub-recipes in my costing?

Yes. Pro tier supports sub-recipes (e.g., a 'house dressing' used across multiple dishes). Update the sub-recipe once, and all parent recipes update automatically. Scale from 10 to 1,000 portions instantly.

Does it support multiple currencies?

Yes. Work in USD, EUR, GBP, or MXN. Convert ingredient costs across currencies — ideal for import-heavy kitchens or multi-country operations.

Can I export my recipe costs?

Yes. Pro tier includes PDF export with professional recipe cost sheets and nutrition labels. Perfect for menu compliance, investor reports, or sharing with your team.

How does your pricing compare to other tools?

Most recipe costing tools charge $29/mo or more — and only include a single tool. Recipe Cost Calculator gives you full costing features, sub-recipes, multi-currency, and PDF export for just $10/mo.