Labor Cost Per Meal Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Labor Cost Per Meal (LCM):

\[ LCM = \frac{LC}{M} \]

Where:

$LCM$ is the labor cost per meal ($/meal)
$LC$ is the total labor cost ($)
$M$ is the number of meals served

What is Labor Cost Per Meal?

Labor cost per meal is a measure of the total labor expenses incurred to prepare and serve each meal. It helps in understanding the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of meal preparation in various settings, such as restaurants, catering services, and institutional kitchens.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Total Labor Cost ($LC$) = $500
Number of Meals Served ($M$) = 200

Using the formula:

\[ LCM = \frac{500}{200} = 2.50 \text{ per meal} \]

The labor cost per meal is $2.50.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Total Labor Cost ($LC$) = $1000
Number of Meals Served ($M$) = 400

Using the formula:

\[ LCM = \frac{1000}{400} = 2.50 \text{ per meal} \]

The labor cost per meal is $2.50.