Keg Calculator
Calculate servings, costs, and profitability for your keg purchases. Perfect for draft beer planning and inventory management.
Keg Details
Typical: 2-5%
First pour, cleaning
Results
Enter keg details and click "Calculate" to see your results.
Quick Reference
Standard Keg Sizes & Pour Yields
Half Barrel
15.5 gallons
~165 (12oz) | ~124 (16oz)
Quarter Barrel
7.75 gallons
~82 (12oz) | ~62 (16oz)
Sixth Barrel
5.16 gallons
~55 (12oz) | ~41 (16oz)
Cornelius
5 gallons
~53 (12oz) | ~40 (16oz)
Spillage & Waste Guidelines
Typical Spillage Rates
- • Experienced staff: 2-3%
- • Average operation: 3-5%
- • New staff/busy periods: 5-8%
- • Poor equipment: 8-15%
Reducing Waste
- • Proper staff training
- • Regular tap maintenance
- • Optimal beer temperature
- • Clean lines and glasses
- • Correct CO2 pressure