Pour Cost Calculator

Results

Cost per mL

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Cost per pour

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Pour cost % at your menu price

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Suggested menu price at target %

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Amounts are in the same currency as your bottle price.

How it's calculated

1. Cost per mL = bottle price ÷ bottle size (mL)
2. Cost per pour = cost per mL × pour size (mL) (oz are converted at 1 oz = 29.5735 mL)
3. Pour cost % = cost per pour ÷ menu price × 100
4. Suggested price = cost per pour ÷ (target % ÷ 100)

This uses the full bottle volume. Real pours lose some to spillage and over-pouring, so your actual cost will be a little higher. Use pre-tax menu prices.

Costing a whole cocktail menu?

The Cocktail Costing Calculator spreadsheet costs full specs, house syrups and batches, and suggests a menu price for every drink.

Guides

• Pour cost formula, with worked examples
• Bar inventory template: what to track and how
• Par level guide: how to set bar par levels