Food Waste Calculator

See how much your kitchen really costs you.

The EPA estimates the average U.S. consumer throws away about $728 in food every year — roughly 30% of what they buy. Plug in your numbers to see yours.

Household size Weekly grocery spend $ How much do you think you waste? 30% 5%30% avg50%

What kinds of food do you waste? (uncheck what doesn’t apply) Fresh produce Leftovers Dairy & eggs Bread & grains Meat & seafood Pantry staples

You’re throwing away about

per year in food you bought and didn’t eat

EPA average for a household your size: $0/year ($728 per person)

Over 10 years

Cut waste in half, save

per year

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Source: U.S. EPA — Estimating the Cost of Food Waste to American Consumers (≈$728 per person/year; ≈30% of food purchased is wasted).