How much do chocolate chips cost?
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Chocolate chips cost about $0.65 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.08 per teaspoon and $0.24 per tablespoon.
Cost of chocolate chips in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.65 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp | $0.24 |
| 2 tbsp | $0.49 |
| 1 oz | $0.65 |
Chocolate Chips price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.08
- Per tablespoon: $0.24
- Per cup: $3.90
- Per pound: $10.40
- Per 100 grams: $2.29
Recipes that use chocolate chips
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the chocolate chips | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies | 340 g | $7.80 | 61% |
| Fudgy Chocolate Brownies | 200 g | $4.59 | 35% |
Compared with other baking essentials
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for chocolate chips: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per 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 1 tbsp of chocolate chips cost?
About $0.24, at a typical price of $0.65 per ounce. 1 tsp is about $0.08 and 2 tbsp is about $0.49.
How do I work out the cost of chocolate chips in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.65 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
Which recipes use the most chocolate chips?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies uses the most: 340 g, about $7.80 per batch (61% of its ingredient cost).
More baking essentials prices
- Active Dry Yeast $0.24 per teaspoon
- Baking Powder $0.45 per ounce
- Baking Soda $0.15 per ounce
- Cocoa Powder $1.20 per ounce
- Cornstarch $0.12 per ounce
- Cream Of Tartar $1.50 per ounce
- Dark Chocolate $1.10 per ounce
- Gelatin Powder $2.20 per ounce