Bakery recipe cost calculator: cost per piece from every batch
Bakers buy in sacks and cases and sell by the piece. Enter what you pay for a 50 lb sack of flour or a case of butter, write the batch recipe in grams, cups or teaspoons (set flour's density once), say how many pieces the batch makes, and Platesprig shows the batch cost, the cost per piece and a per-piece price rounded to .95 or .99. Add bags and boxes as ingredients so packaging is in the cost.
A real Platesprig bakery costing (bakery example data, 30% target, x.95 rounding, 2 Oct 2026)
| Bake | Batch cost | Pieces | Cost / piece | Price | Food cost | Price at 30% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chip cookies | $13.71 | 24 | $0.57 | $2.25 | 25.4% | $1.95 |
| Butter croissants | $9.36 | 16 | $0.58 | $3.95 | 14.8% | $1.95 |
| Sandwich loaf | $5.46 | 4 | $1.37 | $5.50 | 24.8% | $4.95 |
Source: Platesprig bakery example, generated 2 Oct 2026.
Platesprig vs the alternatives
Published prices, each checked on the date shown; prices change, so confirm on each site.
| Product | Price | Free | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platesprig Pro | $5/month or $39 once | 5 recipes and 25 ingredients | live |
| meez | Starter $19/month billed annually or $24 monthly; Pro $89/$119; Premium $179/$199 | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
| Apicbase | From €249/month | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
| Recipe cost spreadsheet templates (Gumroad) | $2.99-$3.99 once | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
Why teams pick Platesprig
- Batch to piece: cost the whole batch, set how many it makes, get the cost per cookie or loaf.
- Cups and spoons for flour and sugar convert to weight with a density you set once.
- Packaging counts: add bags and boxes per piece so the price covers them.
- Free for 5 recipes; Pro $39 once adds sub-recipes such as a dough or filling used in several bakes.
How it works
- Add flour, butter, sugar, eggs and packaging with the pack price you pay.
- Write the batch recipe in grams, cups or spoons and how many pieces it makes.
- Read the cost per piece and the price for your target, then print a cost card for the bakery wall.
FAQ
How do I cost a recipe in cups when I buy flour by the pound?
Set the flour's density once (about 0.53 g per ml) and Platesprig converts cups, tablespoons and teaspoons to weight for you.
Does it include packaging?
Yes, if you add it: list bags or boxes as an ingredient bought by the each and add one per piece to the recipe.
Why not a spreadsheet template?
Gumroad recipe cost templates cost $2.99-$3.99 once, but you maintain the formulas and conversions yourself. Platesprig converts units, handles yield and sub-recipes, and works on a phone.
Is my data private?
Yes. Platesprig runs in your browser: your ingredients, supplier prices and recipes are saved only on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I cancel Pro?
Yes. The $5 monthly plan cancels any time from your Stripe receipt email; the $39 Lifetime plan is one payment with nothing to cancel.
Is the 30% target a rule?
No, it is your own assumption and you can change it; many bakers set their own target per product type.