Food Waste Calculator
Estimate your household food waste, financial cost, and environmental impact.
Household Information
25%
Weekly Food Waste by Category (lbs)
Your Annual Food Waste
338 lbs
153 kg (113 lbs per person)
Financial Impact
$1950
Wasted Per Year
$163
Wasted Per Month
Comparison to US Average
vs US Average51%
Waste by Category (Annual)
Fruits & Vegetables104 lbs
Dairy Products52 lbs
Grains & Bread52 lbs
Meat & Protein26 lbs
Prepared Foods78 lbs
Beverages26 lbs
Environmental Impact
690
kg CO2e/year
41k
Gallons Water
7.7
kg Methane
230
m² Land Wasted
Reduction Tips
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
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.