Every measurement, perfectly calculated.
Scale recipes, convert measurements, and find ingredient substitutes — all in one place, instantly.
Recipe scaler
Scale any recipe up or down instantly
Unit converter
Cups to grams, oz to ml and more
Fraction Calculator
Halve, double, or scale fractions to practical cup, tbsp and tsp measurements
Air Fryer Converter
Convert oven time and temp to air fryer
Substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Find a swap
Temperature
F to C to Gas Mark converter
Shopping List Calculator
Turn any recipe into an organized shopping list scaled to exactly how many people you're cooking for.
Grocery Cost Estimator
Plan your grocery budget before you shop — add items, adjust prices to match your local store, and see your total instantly.
Rice Calculator
Perfect rice portions for any number of people, every time
Thawing Calculator
How long to defrost chicken, beef, pork and fish — by weight and method
Baking Pan Calculator
Swap pan sizes without ruining your recipe — get adjusted quantities instantly
Mashed Potato Calculator
Perfect mashed potatoes for any crowd — get exact amounts of butter, milk, and salt every time
Bean Calculator
Dry to cooked conversions, servings, and cook times by variety
Pasta Calculator
Get exact pasta amounts for any dish and group size instantly
Brisket Calculator
Get exact cook times and temps for your brisket — by weight, method, and doneness
Party Food Calculator
Calculate how much food you need for any party size — appetizers, mains, sides, and more
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Pick your go-to smoothie blend and discover what it reveals about your personality, mood, and morning routine.
What Should I Cook Tonight?
Spin the wheel for dinner inspiration — filter by protein and get a meal idea instantly.
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Test your cooking and kitchen knowledge — 10 questions, instant results, and a little Maxine-style tough love.
Ingredient database
Density-aware measurements for common ingredients
| Ingredient | Input | Converted |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup | 125 g |
| Bread flour | 1 cup | 120 g |
| Almond flour | 1 cup | 96 g |
| Cake flour | 1 cup | 100 g |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup | 200 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1 cup | 220 g |
| Powdered sugar | 1 cup | 120 g |
| Butter | 1 cup | 227 g |
Free Cooking Calculators & Kitchen Tools
The Calculated Cook is a free collection of cooking calculators, recipe scaling tools, and measurement converters built for home cooks. Scale any recipe up or down in seconds, convert cups to grams, calculate exact rice or pasta portions, find ingredient substitutions, and plan meals for any crowd size — all without guessing.
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