Recipe Scaler
Calculate recipe for your recipe.
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What this tool does
Calculate recipe for your recipe. Linear scaling; cooking time, leavening, seasoning and pan sizes may need recipe-specific adjustment.
How to use the Recipe Scaler
- Enter or select original servings.
- Enter or select target servings.
- Enter or select scale by.
- Enter or select direct multiplier.
- Enter or select ingredients: name, quantity, unit (one per line).
- Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.
Formula
multiplier=entered multiplier or target servings/original servings; each quantity=original quantity×multiplier
- original
- Original servings
- target
- Target servings
- mode
- Scale by
- multiplier
- Direct multiplier
- items
- Ingredients: name, quantity, unit (one per line)
Linear scaling; cooking time, leavening, seasoning and pan sizes may need recipe-specific adjustment.
Worked example
For recipe scaler, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Original servings: 4; Target servings: 8; Scale by: servings; Direct multiplier: 2; Ingredients: name, quantity, unit (one per line): Flour,250,g Water,150,mL Salt,5,g.
Inputs
- Original servings4
- Target servings8
- Scale byServings
- Direct multiplier2
- Ingredients: name, quantity, unit (one per line)Flour,250,g Water,150,mL Salt,5,g
Result
- Recipe multiplier2
Results explained
- Recipe multiplier
- Recipe multiplier from the formula above. Linear scaling; cooking time, leavening, seasoning and pan sizes may need recipe-specific adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
multiplier=entered multiplier or target servings/original servings; each quantity=original quantity×multiplier
Linear scaling; cooking time, leavening, seasoning and pan sizes may need recipe-specific adjustment.
No. Cooking time is a planning estimate only. Verify internal temperature with a thermometer and follow official food-safety instructions.
Weigh ingredients when possible, use the correct measuring-cup standard, and check recipe and equipment specifications.
No. Every input and calculation stays in your browser.