What this calculator does
Beer Pour Cost Calculator turns hospitality assumptions into a clear planning estimate using decimal arithmetic and explicit VAT inputs.
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Estimate draught beer cost per serving, saleable yield, wastage and gross profit.
Enter your assumptions and NodeTools will show the result here.
Results are estimates for planning purposes and do not constitute accounting, tax, legal or licensing advice. Confirm applicable VAT treatment and legal requirements with a qualified adviser.
Beer Pour Cost Calculator turns hospitality assumptions into a clear planning estimate using decimal arithmetic and explicit VAT inputs.
Enter the values from your supplier invoice, menu plan or stock count. Check the VAT fields carefully before relying on the result.
Usable volume = keg volume - wastage - cleaning loss. Gross profit = net selling price - net cost.
The most common mistakes are mixing margin with markup, ignoring wastage, and comparing VAT-inclusive sales with VAT-exclusive costs.
The result is a planning estimate, not tax or accounting advice. If your VAT treatment is unusual, confirm it with a qualified adviser.
Results are estimates for planning purposes and do not constitute accounting, tax, legal or licensing advice. Confirm applicable VAT treatment and legal requirements with a qualified adviser.