🍲 Recipe Scaler

Scale any recipe up or down — convert servings and get exact ingredient quantities

Scaled Quantity

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scaled amount
Scaling Factor—
💡 Cooking times don't scale linearly — a doubled roast doesn't need double the time. Check temperature with a meat thermometer.

How Recipe Scaling Works

To scale a recipe, divide your desired servings by the original servings to get a scaling factor, then multiply every ingredient by that factor. Scaling from 4 to 6 servings means multiplying everything by 1.5.

What Doesn't Scale Linearly

  • Seasoning and spices — scale to about 75% of the calculated amount, then adjust to taste
  • Raising agents — baking powder and yeast often need slightly less than the full multiplier in large batches
  • Cooking time — larger volumes take longer but not proportionally; rely on internal temperature
  • Pan sizes — a doubled cake recipe needs a bigger tin or two tins, not double the depth

Useful Conversions

1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15ml. 1 cup (UK) = 250ml. 1oz ≈ 28g. 1lb ≈ 454g.