Every measurement, perfectly calculated.
Scale recipes, convert measurements, and find ingredient substitutes — all in one place, instantly.
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Recipe scaler
Scale any recipe up or down instantly
Unit converter
Cups to grams, oz to ml and more
Rice Calculator
Perfect rice portions for any number of people, every time
Pasta Calculator
Get exact pasta amounts for any dish and group size instantly
Bean Calculator
Dry to cooked conversions, servings, and cook times by variety
Meat and BBQ
Turkey Calculator
Get exact cook times and temps for your turkey — by weight, method, and doneness.
Brisket Calculator
Get exact cook times and temps for your brisket — by weight, method, and doneness
Wing Calculator
Calculate exactly how many wings you need — by guest count, appetite, and cooking style
Brine Ratio & Timing Calculator
Get exact wet or dry brine ratios, total brine volume, and safe soak times by protein and weight.
Chicken Calculator
Get exact amounts of chicken for any crowd — by cut, cooking method, and serving size
Baking
Baking Pan Calculator
Swap pan sizes without ruining your recipe — get adjusted quantities instantly
Butter Calculator
Convert units, plan softening time, and find the right substitute
Cookie Calculator
How many cookies do you need? Calculate by occasion — parties, exchanges, gift bags and more.
Fraction Calculator
Halve, double, or scale fractions to practical cup, tbsp and tsp measurements
Party and entertaining
Charcuterie Board Calculator
Exact amounts of meat, cheese, crackers, fruit and more — by guest count and style
Party Food Calculator
Calculate how much food you need for any party size — appetizers, mains, sides, and more
Breakfast Bar Calculator
Plan the perfect breakfast spread for any size crowd — eggs, bacon, pancakes, bagels, and more
Tamale Bar Calculator
Calculate exactly how many tamales, sides, and drinks you need, by guest count and serving style.
Soup Bar Calculator
Plan a soup bar for any crowd, by guest count, soup type, and serving context.
Coffee Ratio Calculator
Get the perfect coffee-to-water ratio for any brew method and cup size.
Everyday conversions
Air Fryer Converter
Convert oven time and temp to air fryer
Temperature
F to C to Gas Mark converter
Thawing Calculator
How long to defrost chicken, beef, pork and fish — by weight and method
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.
Mashed Potato Calculator
Perfect mashed potatoes for any crowd — get exact amounts of butter, milk, and salt every time
Sweet Potato Cooking Time Calculator
Exact sweet potato cook times for oven, air fryer, boil, or microwave, by size and cut.
Pumpkin Puree Calculator
Convert between canned and fresh pumpkin puree, cups, and cans for any recipe.
Substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Find a swap
Lunch Packing Calculator
Pack the perfect lunch for school, work, or toddlers — by number of people and days.
Induction Cookware Checker
Find out instantly if your pans will work on an induction cooktop, plus a universal magnet test.
Canning Altitude Calculator
Adjust water bath canning processing times for your altitude, with jar sterilization guidance.
Fun with Food
Try Our Free Quizzes →What Type of Cook Are You?
Answer 8 quick questions and find out if you're a Methodical, Intuitive, Adventurous, Reliable or Reluctant cook.
What Does Your Smoothie Say About You?
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.
What's Your Food IQ?
Test your cooking and kitchen knowledge — 10 questions, instant results, and a little Maxine-style tough love.
What Kind of Party Guest Are You?
Eight questions. One result you will either share immediately or deny completely.
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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