Cost Per Serving Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the cost per serving (CPS) is:

\[ \text{CPS} = \frac{\text{TC}}{\text{NS}} \]

Where:

$\text{CPS}$ is the cost per serving
$\text{TC}$ is the total cost of the meal in dollars
$\text{NS}$ is the number of servings

What is Cost Per Serving?

Cost per serving is a way to understand how much each portion of a meal costs to produce. This is particularly useful for restaurants, caterers, and anyone who needs to budget for food costs while planning meals. It helps in setting appropriate prices for dishes to ensure profitability while providing value to customers.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Cost of the Meal (TC) = $50
Number of Servings (NS) = 5

Using the formula:

\[ \text{CPS} = \frac{\text{TC}}{\text{NS}} = \frac{50}{5} = 10 \]

The Cost Per Serving (CPS) is $10 per serving.