PastryCal: Free Recipe Costing Calculator for Bakeries & Home Bakers

Our Mission

Our mission is to make recipe costing simple, accurate, and accessible for everyone. This free calculator requires no sign-in and empowers bakers, chefs, and food businesses with smart ingredient management, advanced unit conversions, real-time cost analysis, profitability tools, and professional PDF download - all designed to bring financial clarity without barriers.

Core Functionality

• Ingredient Management: Add, edit, and delete ingredients with name, quantity, unit, and price
• Recipe Calculator: Calculate costs for recipe ingredients using the stored ingredient database
• Real-time Calculations: Automatic recalculation when any input changes

Advanced Unit Conversion System

• Mass Units: kg, g, oz, lb
• Volume Units: L, ml, fl oz, pt, qt, gal, cup, tbsp, tsp
• Count Units: pcs (pieces)
• Density-based Conversions: Automatic mass-volume conversions using density data

Comprehensive Ingredient Database

• Extensive Density Map: 200+ ingredients with precise density values (g/ml)
• Smart Ingredient Matching: Canonical name system with alias support
• Searchable Datalist: Type-ahead ingredient selection with auto-complete

Cost Calculation & Profitability

• Three-Pillar Costing: Ingredients, labor, and overhead costs
• Profit Margin Calculator: Customizable profit multiplier
• Servings-based Pricing: Cost per serving calculations

Data Persistence

• LocalStorage Integration: Saves all data automatically
• Comprehensive State Management: Preserves ingredients, calculator rows, and settings
• Session Recovery: Restores all inputs on page reload

Export & Reporting

• PDF Export: Generates professional cost breakdown reports
• Detailed PDF Contents: Ingredient list, financial summary, suggested pricing, per-serving breakdown
• Customizable Filename: Export reports with personalized names

User Interface Features

• Dynamic Dropdowns: Auto-updates with available ingredients
• Currency Formatting: Proper financial number formatting
• Bulk Operations: Clear all, clear ingredients, or clear calculator separately
• Confirmation Dialogs: Safe deletion with user confirmation

Technical Features

• Modular Architecture: Organized functions for each responsibility
• Mutation Observers: Automatic UI updates when ingredients change
• Input Validation: Robust number parsing and error handling
• Cross-unit Compatibility: Seamless conversion between metric and imperial units

Business-Focused Tools

• COGS Calculation: Total Cost of Goods Sold
• Target Pricing: Suggested retail price based on cost-plus model
• Scalable Recipes: Easy adjustment for different batch sizes
• Professional Reporting: Export-ready breakdowns for business use

Disclaimer

PastryCal is provided for informational purposes only. All calculations are estimates, and PastryCal is not responsible for financial losses or recipe outcomes resulting from the use of calculated costs.

Get In Touch

We welcome feedback, suggestions, and questions. Visit our Contact page to share your thoughts, report issues, or request new features. Whether you're a professional kitchen, food business, or home baker, your input helps us improve PastryCal.

Thank you for choosing PastryCal - making recipe costing simple, accurate, and practical for bakers everywhere.