Brownie cost and margin calculator
Enter what each ingredient package costs, how much the package contains and how much you use in one batch. Add packaging and optional overhead to calculate batch cost, cost per brownie and the selling price implied by a gross-margin target.
| Ingredient or cost item | Package cost | Package quantity | Quantity used |
|---|---|---|---|
How ingredient cost is calculated
For each row, the calculator divides package cost by package quantity and multiplies that unit cost by the quantity used. All rows are added together, then packaging, overhead and the selected waste allowance are included. The result is divided by batch yield to calculate cost per brownie.
Margin is different from markup
Gross margin is gross profit divided by selling price. If one brownie costs 1.00 and you want a 40% gross margin, the mathematical selling price is about 1.67, because 0.67 is 40% of 1.67. A 40% markup would produce a different price.
What this calculator does not include automatically
Only costs you enter are counted. Labour, tax, payment processing, delivery, rent, utilities, licences and other business costs vary widely. Add relevant costs to the overhead field or calculate them separately before treating the result as a commercial price.