⚡ Free Tool

Water Ice
Profit Calculator

Know exactly how much you'll make per event before you scoop a single cup. Run your real numbers below.

Water Ice Product Setup

Choose your product type and enter your base cost per tub or block.

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Set Your Cup Pricing

Set your cup prices and estimated sales mix across sizes.

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Event Schedule and Costs

Tell us about your typical event setup and costs.

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Ice, cups, spoons, supplies
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📈 Your Profit Breakdown

Per Event

Revenue Per Event $0.00
Product Cost Per Event $0.00
Profit Per Event $0.00
Profit Margin 0%

Monthly

Monthly Revenue $0.00
Monthly Costs $0.00
Monthly Profit $0.00
Cost Per Serving $0.00

ROI

Revenue Per Cup $0.00
Markup 0%
Annual Profit (6-Mo Season) $0.00
Tubs Needed Per Event 0

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How to Use the Water Ice Profit Calculator

What numbers should I enter?

Start with your real tub cost and servings. Italian water ice usually arrives frozen in 2.5-gallon tubs that cost about $8–$12 each and yield 25–30 servings. Then enter your cup prices, your expected sales mix, how many cups you sell at a typical event, your booth fee, and supplies like ice, cups and spoons.

What should I charge per cup?

A solid starting point at most regional fairs: small 6 oz cup $5–$6, medium 12 oz $7–$9, large 16–20 oz $10–$12. Hot days and busy events support the higher end of those ranges.

What is a good food cost for water ice?

Italian water ice typically runs 15–25% food cost, which makes it one of the highest-margin concession products. If your product cost comes out well above that, check your cup sizes and prices.

Does it work for shaved ice?

Yes. Switch Product Type to Shaved Ice and enter your cost and servings per block. For equipment, flavors and keeping product frozen, see the water ice and shaved ice recipe guide.

Why is the yearly estimate based on 6 months?

Most outdoor fair and festival seasons run about six months, so the calculator multiplies your monthly profit by six rather than twelve.

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