Pour Cost Calculator
Bar cost percentage per drink and per bottle.
Enter your values
Enter the bottle cost in $.
Enter the bottle size in ml.
Enter the pour size in ml.
Enter the menu price per drink in $.
Enter the spillage and over-pour in %.
Enter the target pour cost in %.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Pour cost
- 14.88%
- Cost per drink
- $1.79
- Profit per drink
- $10.21
- Usable pours per bottle
- 15.7
- Revenue per bottle
- $188.18
- Profit per bottle
- $160.18
- Price for your target pour cost
- $8.93
Quick answer
Pour cost = cost per pour ÷ menu price. Spirits typically target 15–20%, beer 20–25% and wine 25–35%.
Cost per pour = bottle cost ÷ (bottle size ÷ pour size)
At a glance
| What it does | Bar cost percentage per drink and per bottle. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Bottle cost, Bottle size, Pour size, Menu price per drink, Spillage and over-pour, Target pour cost |
| Main output | Pour cost |
| Formula | Cost per pour = bottle cost ÷ (bottle size ÷ pour size) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Pour Cost Calculator
- 1Enter the bottle cost and size in millilitres.
- 2Enter your standard pour — 44 ml is a US 1.5 oz shot.
- 3Add a spillage allowance and your menu price.
Inputs explained
- Bottle cost($)
- Enter the bottle cost in $.
- Bottle size(ml)
- Enter the bottle size in ml.
- Pour size(ml)
- Enter the pour size in ml.
- Menu price per drink($)
- Enter the menu price per drink in $.
- Spillage and over-pour(%)
- Enter the spillage and over-pour in %.
- Target pour cost(%)
- Enter the target pour cost in %.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Bottle cost28 $
- Bottle size750 ml
- Pour size44 ml
- Menu price per drink12 $
- Spillage and over-pour8 %
- Target pour cost20 %
Results
- Pour cost14.88%
- Cost per drink$1.79
- Profit per drink$10.21
- Usable pours per bottle15.7
- Revenue per bottle$188.18
- Profit per bottle$160.18
- Price for your target pour cost$8.93
Frequently asked questions
What is a good pour cost?
18–20% overall for a bar. Spirits run 15–18%, draft beer 20–24% and wine by the glass 25–33%, so the mix drives the blended figure.
Why is my actual pour cost higher?
Free pouring, comps and spillage. Jiggers and portion-control spouts typically recover 3–5 points immediately.
What do I need to enter into the Pour Cost Calculator?
Just 6 values: bottle cost, bottle size, pour size, menu price per drink, spillage and over-pour, target pour cost. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Pour Cost Calculator work out the answer?
Pour cost = cost per pour ÷ menu price. Spirits typically target 15–20%, beer 20–25% and wine 25–35%. It applies the formula Cost per pour = bottle cost ÷ (bottle size ÷ pour size) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Pour Cost Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.