Food Cost Percentage Calculator

Food cost percentage is the core profitability metric for any food and beverage business. It measures what proportion of a dish’s selling price is consumed by the ingredient cost

The calculator uses the standard published formula for food cost percentage. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

This calculator works with inches, percentages. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

The core formula is: Food cost % = Ingredient cost / Selling price x 100. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.