How much does buttermilk cost?
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Buttermilk costs about $0.05 per fluid ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.40 per cup and $0.74 per pound.
Cost of buttermilk in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.05 per fluid ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.03 |
| ¼ cup | $0.10 |
| ½ cup | $0.20 |
| 1 cup | $0.40 |
| 1 lb | $0.74 |
Buttermilk price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.01
- Per tablespoon: $0.03
- Per cup: $0.40
- Per ounce (weight): $0.05
- Per pound: $0.74
- Per 100 grams: $0.16
Compared with other dairy
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for buttermilk: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per fluid ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ¼ cup of buttermilk cost?
About $0.10, at a typical price of $0.05 per fluid ounce. 1 tbsp is about $0.03 and ½ cup is about $0.20.
How do I work out the cost of buttermilk in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.05 per fluid ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
More dairy prices
- Cream Cheese $0.01 per gram
- Evaporated Milk $0.18 per ounce
- Greek Yogurt $0.30 per ounce
- Heavy Cream $0.25 per ounce
- Mozzarella Cheese $0.25 per ounce
- Sour Cream $0.20 per ounce
- Sweetened Condensed Milk $0.22 per ounce
- Velveeta $0.25 per ounce