Food Cost Calculator
Calculates food cost percentage and margin from cost and menu price.
Every calculation runs instantly in your browser, so your inputs are never sent to a server, and the tool is free with no sign-up. You can save the results as an Excel file with live formulas and reuse them later.
Inputs
- Ingredient cost ($)
- Menu price ($)
Example calculation
Food cost %: 30%
| Gross profit | $7.00 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 70% |
Method & notes
Restaurants typically target a food cost of about 28–35%.
Tips
Change any input and the result recalculates in real time. After downloading the Excel file, you can reuse it by editing only the yellow input cells.
FAQ
How does the Food Cost Calculator work?
Calculates food cost percentage and margin from cost and menu price. Restaurants typically target a food cost of about 28–35%.
Can I save the results?
Yes. You can download the results for free as an Excel (.xlsx) file with live formulas that recalculate when you change the yellow input cells.
Is it free?
Yes — all Calcova calculators are free, and you can save results as an Excel file.