How much does salt cost?
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Salt costs about $0.07 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $1.12 per pound.
Cost of salt in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.07 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | $0.01 |
| 1 tbsp | $0.04 |
| 2 tbsp | $0.09 |
| 1 oz | $0.07 |
Salt price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.01
- Per tablespoon: $0.04
- Per cup: $0.71
- Per pound: $1.12
- Per 100 grams: $0.25
Recipes that use salt
| Recipe | Amount | Cost of the salt | Share of ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Sourdough Bread | 10 g | $0.02 | 3% |
| Homemade Pepperoni Pizza | 10 g | $0.02 | 0% |
| Homemade Cinnamon Rolls | 8 g | $0.02 | 0% |
| Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies | 5 g | $0.01 | 0% |
| Lemon Blueberry Muffins | 5 g | $0.01 | 0% |
| Fudgy Chocolate Brownies | 3 g | $0.01 | 0% |
| No-Bake Energy Bars | 3 g | $0.01 | 0% |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | 3 g | $0.01 | 0% |
| Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream | 3 g | $0.01 | 0% |
Compared with other salt, spices & herbs
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for salt: 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 salt cost?
About $0.04, at a typical price of $0.07 per ounce. 1 tsp is about $0.01 and 2 tbsp is about $0.09.
How do I work out the cost of salt in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.07 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 salt?
Of the CrumbCounts recipes, Artisan Sourdough Bread uses the most: 10 g, about $0.02 per batch (3% of its ingredient cost).
More salt, spices & herbs prices
- Bay Leaves $0.10 each
- Black Pepper $1.10 per ounce
- Cardamom $4.00 per ounce
- Cayenne Pepper $1.10 per ounce
- Chili Powder $0.75 per ounce
- Cinnamon $0.80 per ounce
- Cloves $2.50 per ounce
- Coriander $0.90 per ounce