ESPRESSO COST PER CUP CALCULATOR
Count more than the beans.
See operating cost and all-in cost separately. Change the dose, bag size, milk, upkeep, and usage assumptions until the receipt matches your routine.
THE FORMULA
How this receipt is calculated
Operating cost = beans + milk + water/energy + monthly upkeep ÷ monthly drinks. All-in cost adds equipment price ÷ drinks over the selected equipment life.
ASSUMPTIONS
- Bag ounces are converted with 28.3495 grams per ounce; milk uses 128 fluid ounces per U.S. gallon.
- Equipment is allocated evenly across the selected years and drinks per day, with no resale value.
- Labor, financing, major repairs, dialing-in waste, and café travel are excluded from the result.
Reviewed 2026-07-21 · formula contract 1.1.0
SOURCE RECEIPT
Inputs, arithmetic, and limits stay visible.
These calculators use only the values shown in the form and the formula above. They do not silently substitute retailer prices or promise savings, extraction quality, or equipment life.
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the bean cost of one espresso?
Convert the bag weight to grams, divide the bag price by those grams, then multiply by your dry dose. A 12-ounce bag contains about 340 grams before ordinary dialing-in waste.
Should equipment be included in cost per cup?
It depends on the question. Operating cost helps compare one drink with another today. All-in cost allocates the setup price across an assumed number of drinks and years. This calculator shows both.
Why can my real cost be higher than this result?
The model excludes your time, financing, major repairs, discarded shots, and leftover milk. Increase the cleaning allowance or shorten the equipment life if you want a more conservative estimate.