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Beverage Cost Calculator

Calculate pour cost percentage and markup for drinks.

Inputs

$
oz
oz
$

Results

Pour Cost %

14.8%

Cost Per Pour$1.48
Profit Per Drink$8.52
Markup577.3%
Pours Per Bottle16.9
Ideal Price (18% pour cost)$8.20
Ideal Price (22% pour cost)$6.71
Monthly Profit$4,261.81
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter bottle cost ($) and bottle size (oz) to establish your cost per ounce.
  2. Set pour size (oz) and selling price ($) per drink.
  3. Enter monthly sales volume to calculate total revenue and profit.
  4. Review pour cost percentage (target <20% for spirits, <25% for wine), profit per drink, and markup.
  5. Adjust pour size or selling price to hit your target pour cost percentage.

How the result changes with Bottle Size

Bottle SizePour Cost %
1013.7%
3511.1%
6500.6%
9000.4%

What each input means

Bottle Cost
Wholesale cost per bottle.
Bottle Size
Bottle size in ounces (standard 750ml = 25.4oz).
Pour Size
Standard pour size in ounces.
Selling Price
Menu price for the drink.
Monthly Sales Volume
Average number of this drink sold per month.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Bottle Cost = 25, Bottle Size = 25.4, Pour Size = 1.5, Selling Price = 10 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Pour Cost %
    Pour Cost %
    14.8 = 14.8
  3. Calculate Cost Per Pour
    Cost Per Pour
    1.48 = $1.48
  4. Calculate Profit Per Drink
    Profit Per Drink
    8.52 = $8.52

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