How much does lard cost?

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Lard costs about $0.15 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.07 per tablespoon and $2.40 per pound.

Typical price$0.15per ounce
Tablespoon$0.07per tablespoon
Pound$2.40per pound

Cost of lard in a recipe

What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.15 per ounce.

Cost of common amounts of lard
AmountCost
1 tsp$0.02
1 tbsp$0.07
2 tbsp$0.14
1 oz$0.15

Lard price in other units

Compared with other baking essentials

Price per 100 grams: lard compared with similar ingredients cornstarch $0.42; baking soda $0.53; lard $0.53; shortening $0.71; baking powder $1.59; sprinkles $1.76; chocolate chips $2.29; dark chocolate $3.88; cocoa powder $4.23; cream of tartar $5.29; yeast $5.56; pectin $6.35. Cornstarch $0.42 Baking Soda $0.53 Lard $0.53 Shortening $0.71 Baking Powder $1.59 Sprinkles $1.76 Chocolate Chips $2.29 Dark Chocolate $3.88 Cocoa Powder $4.23 Cream Of Tartar $5.29 Yeast $5.56 Pectin $6.35
Typical price per 100 grams, converted from each ingredient's usual package unit. Highlighted: lard.

Price your own recipe

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Where this price comes from

This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for lard: 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 lard cost?

About $0.07, at a typical price of $0.15 per ounce. 1 tsp is about $0.02 and 2 tbsp is about $0.14.

How do I work out the cost of lard in a recipe?

Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.15 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.

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