How much does soy sauce cost?
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Soy sauce costs about $0.12 per fluid ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.96 per cup and $0.06 per tablespoon.
Cost of soy sauce in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.12 per fluid ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | $0.06 |
| ¼ cup | $0.24 |
| ½ cup | $0.48 |
| 1 cup | $0.96 |
Price your own recipe
Open the free recipe pricing calculator with soy sauce 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 soy sauce: 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 soy sauce cost?
About $0.24, at a typical price of $0.12 per fluid ounce. 1 tbsp is about $0.06 and ½ cup is about $0.48.
How do I work out the cost of soy sauce in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.12 per fluid ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
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- Extra Virgin Olive Oil $0.56 per fluid ounce
- Horseradish $0.31 per ounce
- Hot Sauce $0.30 per fluid ounce
- Ketchup $0.10 per ounce
- Lemon Juice $0.20 per tablespoon