Pizza Size Value Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Pizza Size Value Calculator works
Area = π × (diameter ÷ 2)². Price per square inch = price ÷ area. Area grows with the square of the diameter, so a 16-inch pizza has about 78% more pizza than a 12-inch one.
Inputs and results
The Pizza Size Value Calculator takes 4 inputs and gives 4 results.
What you enter
- Pizza A diameter (inch) — starts at 12.
- Pizza A price ($) — starts at 14.
- Pizza B diameter (inch) — starts at 16.
- Pizza B price ($) — starts at 20.
What you get
- Better value
- Pizza A cost (cents per sq in)
- Pizza B cost (cents per sq in)
- Pizza B area compared with A
Example: Pizza Size Value Calculator with the starting values
With pizza a diameter 12 inch, pizza a price 14 $, pizza b diameter 16 inch and pizza b price 20 $, the calculator returns:
| Better value | Pizza B |
|---|---|
| Pizza A cost (cents per sq in) | 12.38 |
| Pizza B cost (cents per sq in) | 9.95 |
| Pizza B area compared with A | 77.78% |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Pizza Size Value Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Pizza Size Value Calculator?
Enter pizza a diameter, pizza a price, pizza b diameter and pizza b price in the fields, then read better value, pizza a cost (cents per sq in), pizza b cost (cents per sq in) and pizza b area compared with a in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Pizza Size Value Calculator calculate?
Which pizza gives you more for your money?. It returns better value, pizza a cost (cents per sq in), pizza b cost (cents per sq in) and pizza b area compared with a from the 4 values you provide.
What values does the Pizza Size Value Calculator start with?
It opens with pizza a diameter 12 inch, pizza a price 14 $, pizza b diameter 16 inch and pizza b price 20 $ so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Pizza Size Value Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Pizza Size Value Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.