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Pour Cost Calculator

Calculate the pour cost of your beverages to ensure profitable pricing for your bar or cafe.

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How to use

Calculate the pour cost of your beverages to ensure profitable pricing for your bar or cafe.

How it's calculated

Pour Cost %

((inventory_start + purchases - inventory_end) / beverage_sales) * 100

Examples

Craft Beer Bar

  • Purchases:20,000,000
  • Ending Inventory:8,000,000
  • Total Beverage Sales:80,000,000
  • Starting Inventory:10,000,000

Industry Benchmarks

Metric Typical Range
Standard bar pour cost is 18-24% 18–24 %

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pour cost?

Pour cost is the cost of the beverage ingredients divided by the sales price.