Cost Per Cup Calculator
Calculate the actual cost per cup from your coffee bag price with budget projections.
Cost Per Cup Calculator
Calculate the actual cost per cup from your coffee bag price and understand your coffee expenses
Formula
Cost Per Cup = (Bag Price / Bag Weight) × Dose Per CupThis calculator helps you understand the true cost of your coffee by breaking down the price per cup based on your bag price, weight, and brewing dose.
How to Use
- 1Enter bag price — Input the price of your coffee bag in dollars.
- 2Enter bag weight — Input the weight of the coffee bag in grams.
- 3Enter dose per cup — Input how much coffee you use per cup in grams.
- 4Add daily consumption — Optionally enter cups per day for budget projections.
- 5View cost breakdown — See cost per cup, per gram, and monthly/annual costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the cost per cup of coffee?
Divide the bag price by bag weight to get cost per gram, then multiply by your dose per cup. For example, $18 ÷ 340g × 20g = $1.06 per cup.
How much does home-brewed coffee cost compared to café coffee?
Home-brewed coffee typically costs $0.50-$2.00 per cup, while café coffee costs $3-6. Brewing at home can save $2-5 per cup.
What is a typical dose per cup for coffee?
Typical doses: 15-20g for pour over, 18-20g for espresso, 30-40g for French press, 10-15g for drip coffee makers.
How many cups can I get from a 12oz bag of coffee?
A 12oz (340g) bag yields approximately 17-23 cups depending on dose size. With a 20g dose, about 17 cups; with 15g dose, about 23 cups.
Is expensive specialty coffee worth the cost?
Even expensive specialty coffee ($25-45/bag) costs $1.50-3.50 per cup at home, still cheaper than café coffee. The cost per cup depends more on dose size than bag price.