Recipe Converter & Scaler
Cooking for two or feeding a crowd? Enter your ingredients and servings and watch every amount update in real time — no math, no guesswork.
Recipe scaler
Enter your recipe, choose your serving size, and copy the result.
Recipe scaling FAQ
How do I scale a recipe up or down?
Enter your recipe's original serving size and your target serving size into the scaler above. Every ingredient amount updates instantly. For example, if a recipe serves 4 and you need 10, the scaler multiplies each ingredient by 2.5 automatically.
Does scaling always work for baking?
Most baking ingredients scale well — flour, sugar, butter, milk, and eggs can all be multiplied directly. The exceptions are leavening agents (baking powder, baking soda, and yeast) and salt. When scaling up 3× or more, use about 2.5× the leavening instead of the full 3×, and taste salt before adding the full scaled amount. Cooking time and pan size may also need adjusting.
How do I scale spices and seasonings?
Scale spices at about 75% of the calculated amount, then taste and adjust. Spices intensify differently than other ingredients — doubling a recipe doesn't always mean double the cumin. Salt is the same: start with less than the scaled amount and season to taste at the end.
Can I scale a recipe in half?
Yes — just set your target servings to half the original. The scaler handles fractions and will display amounts like ¾ cup or 1½ tsp so you don't have to do the math. For very small batches, egg quantities get tricky since you can't easily use half an egg — beat the egg first and measure out half by volume.
What's the easiest way to scale a recipe for a crowd?
Use the 3× or 4× quick-scale buttons above for large batches. Keep in mind that cooking time doesn't scale linearly — a doubled batch will take longer, and a doubled cake batter may need a larger pan or two separate pans. The ingredient amounts scale perfectly; the method may need a little common sense.
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