Recipe Scaler
Scale any recipe up or down. Adjust ingredient quantities for different serving sizes with smart rounding.
Frequently Asked Questions
To double a recipe, multiply all ingredients by 2. Our recipe scaler does this automatically - just set target servings to twice the original. Watch out for eggs and leavening agents, which may need slight adjustments.
Yes! Halving recipes works well for most dishes. Set the multiplier to 0.5× or half your original servings. For eggs, if you need half an egg, beat one egg and use half. For odd amounts like 3 eggs, use 1 or 2 depending on the recipe type.
Yes, but not proportionally. Larger batches take longer to cook but not double the time. For cakes, check 10-15 minutes earlier than expected. For cookies, time usually stays similar. Use a thermometer for meat dishes.
Salt, spices, and leavening agents (baking powder/soda) often don't scale exactly. When doubling, use 1.5-1.75× for these. Yeast can stay the same or increase only slightly. Always taste and adjust seasonings.
Pan volume determines scaling. A 9-inch round pan holds about 1.5× more than an 8-inch. For square pans, the difference is smaller. Our pan size converter can help calculate the exact ratio needed.