How Much Does a K-Cup Cost Per Pod?

How price per pod is calculated

The math is simple: take the total price and divide it by the number of pods. A box listed at $20.38 that holds 100 Pods comes to $0.20/Pods. Dealophant does this division for every listing, so a small box and a large box can be compared on equal terms.

This matters because the sticker price tells you very little. A box with a higher price can still be the cheaper one per pod if it holds many more pods. A low price on a small box can end up costing more for each cup of coffee.

The cheapest K-Cup listings right now

Here are the three lowest listings in the category, from Dealophant's live data:

• Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Dark Roast Coffee Pods, French...: $20.38 for 100 Pods, which is $0.20/Pods
• Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Dark Roast Coffee Pods, French...: $5.97 for 24 Pods, which is $0.25/Pods
• Happy Belly Light Roast Coffee Pods, Breakfast Blend...: $5.97 for 24 Pods, which is $0.25/Pods

Notice how the price per pod can differ even when the box sizes are close. The cost of a single cup depends on both the total price and the count, which is why the ranking uses the per-pod figure.

What changes the cost per pod

Several things move the number from one listing to the next:

• Pod count. Larger boxes often (but not always) lower the cost per pod.
• Brand and roast. Store brands and name brands are priced differently, and specialty flavors can cost more.
• Sales and coupons. Amazon prices shift, and a temporary discount can change the ranking for a short time.
• Subscription options. Some listings show a lower price only if you subscribe, so check which price you are actually paying.

Before you buy

Check the pod count on the listing before you order, since the same coffee is often sold in several box sizes. Also confirm that the pods fit your machine, because a low price per pod does not help if the pods are the wrong type.

Prices change often, so open the price history for any listing to see whether today's price is normal or a real low. If you want the full ranking, see every K-Cup ranked by price per pod. You can also browse the lowest unit prices across Amazon, or read how Dealophant calculates price per unit to see where the numbers come from.