Restaurant Finance
Food Cost Calculator
Calculate plate cost, food cost percentage, gross profit, and a target price.
Adjusted food cost$3.15
Food cost percentage26.25%
Gross profit$8.85
Suggested price$10.50
How to use this tool
Enter the ingredient cost, selling price, portion count, and expected waste. Adjust one input at a time to compare realistic plate-cost scenarios.
What the result means
The calculator estimates adjusted food cost, food cost percentage, gross profit, and a price based on a 30% food-cost reference point.
Frequently asked questions
Does PlateLeap store my food-cost numbers?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and the values are not sent to PlateLeap.
Is the suggested price a final menu price?
No. Compare it with taxes, labor, overhead, market expectations, and your actual operating targets.