🧁 Bakery Pricing Calculator
Calculate profitable prices for your baked goods with precision!
Never undercharge again. Get the exact price you need to cover costs and earn fair profit on every product you create.
🎯 How to Use This Calculator
1. Product Info
Enter servings and labor time
Enter servings and labor time
2. Add Ingredients
List all ingredients with costs
List all ingredients with costs
3. Set Parameters
Hourly rate, overhead, profit margin
Hourly rate, overhead, profit margin
4. Calculate
Get your profitable pricing!
Get your profitable pricing!
📝 Manual Calculation Method
Prefer to calculate by hand? Use this step-by-step guide.
💰 Step 1: Calculate Ingredient Costs
List every ingredient and multiply:
Flour: $0.50/cup × 2 cups = $1.00
Sugar: $0.75/cup × 1 cup = $0.75
Eggs: $0.25/each × 3 = $0.75
Total Ingredients: $2.50
Sugar: $0.75/cup × 1 cup = $0.75
Eggs: $0.25/each × 3 = $0.75
Total Ingredients: $2.50
⏰ Step 2: Add Labor Cost
Calculate your time investment:
Labor Hours: 2 hours
Hourly Rate: $15/hour
Labor Cost: $30.00
Hourly Rate: $15/hour
Labor Cost: $30.00
🏢 Step 3: Calculate Overhead
Add utilities, equipment wear, etc.:
Base Cost: $32.50
Overhead (20%): $6.50
Total Cost: $39.00
Overhead (20%): $6.50
Total Cost: $39.00
📈 Step 4: Add Profit Margin
Set your desired profit percentage:
Total Cost: $39.00
Profit (50%): $19.50
Selling Price: $58.50
Profit (50%): $19.50
Selling Price: $58.50
💡 Pro Pricing Tips
✅ Do This
- Include ALL costs (ingredients, time, overhead)
- Research competitor pricing in your area
- Test prices with friends first
- Add 10-15% buffer for waste
- Review costs quarterly
❌ Avoid This
- Undervaluing your time and skills
- Forgetting overhead costs
- Pricing too low for volume
- Copying competitors exactly
- Ignoring tax implications
📊 Recommended Profit Margins by Product Type
| Product Type | Recommended Margin | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Cookies/Cupcakes | 40-50% | $20 cost → $28-30 price |
| Custom Decorated Items | 50-60% | $30 cost → $45-48 price |
| Wedding/Special Occasion | 60-70% | $100 cost → $160-170 price |
| Specialty/Premium Items | 60-80% | $25 cost → $40-45 price |
Ready to Price Like a Pro?
Bookmark this calculator and use it for every new product. Profitable pricing is the foundation of a successful bakery business!
💡 Pro Tip: Save this page as a bookmark for quick access whenever you develop new products!