Food Waste Calculator

Estimate your household food waste, financial cost, and environmental impact.

Household Information

Household Size

Weekly Food Budget ($)

Estimated Waste Percentage (%)

25%

Fruits & Vegetables

Dairy Products

Grains & Bread

Meat & Protein

Prepared Foods

Beverages

338 lbs

153 kg (113 lbs per person)

$1950

Wasted Per Year

$163

Wasted Per Month

vs US Average51%

Fruits & Vegetables104 lbs

Dairy Products52 lbs

Grains & Bread52 lbs

Meat & Protein26 lbs

Prepared Foods78 lbs

Beverages26 lbs

690

kg CO2e/year

41k

Gallons Water

7.7

kg Methane

230

m² Land Wasted

Meal planning: Plan meals weekly to buy only what you need

Composting: Convert 46.0 kg/year into garden nutrients

FIFO method: First in, first out - use older items first