How much does instant coffee cost?
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Instant coffee costs about $0.43 per tablespoon at typical US grocery prices, or about $6.88 per cup.
Cost of instant coffee in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.43 per tablespoon.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.43 |
| ¼ cup | $1.72 |
| ½ cup | $3.44 |
| 1 cup | $6.88 |
Price your own recipe
Open the free recipe pricing calculator with instant coffee already filled in, add your other ingredients, packaging and time, and it works out the cost per item and a selling price. Change the price to what you actually paid.
Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for instant coffee: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per tablespoon. It is an estimate, not a measured average; for staples such as coffee CrumbCounts uses the monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price instead. 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 instant coffee cost?
About $1.72, at a typical price of $0.43 per tablespoon. 1 tbsp is about $0.43 and ½ cup is about $3.44.
How do I work out the cost of instant coffee in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.43 per tablespoon, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
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