Bar Pour Cost Margin Calculator
Enter your keg cost, size, pour size, and expected waste percentage to calculate the actual cost per pint served.
Cost Per Pint Served
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Cost Per Pour ($)—
Profit Per Pour ($)—
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About this calculator
Calculate the true cost per pint from a keg, including waste factor, to set accurate pricing and protect your margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What waste percentage should I use?
Most bars budget 5-10% for foam, spillage, and line cleaning loss. High-turnover drafts with well-maintained lines can be closer to 5%, while poorly balanced systems can lose 15% or more.
What's a healthy pour cost percentage?
Most bars target a pour cost of 20-28% of the menu price for draft beer, leaving healthy margin to cover labor, overhead, and profit.
How is this different from a general beverage cost calculator?
This tool is specifically tuned to keg sizes and pour volumes so bar managers can quickly reprice drafts after a keg cost increase.