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Recipe Scaling Calculator

Scale any recipe up or down by servings.

Enter your values

Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.

Results
Scaling factor
1.5×
Your ingredient becomes
375
Pan area should scale by
1.5× — e.g. 8" round → 9.8" round
Bake time guidance
Keep roughly the same

Quick answer

Scale ingredients by the ratio of new servings to original servings; bake time changes far less than quantity does.

New amount = original × (new servings ÷ old servings)

How to use the Recipe Scaling Calculator

  1. 1Enter the recipe's original servings.
  2. 2Enter how many you need.
  3. 3Enter any ingredient quantity to scale it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I scale spices linearly?

No. Salt, chilli and strong spices should be scaled to about 75% of the linear amount, then adjusted to taste.

Does baking time double?

No. Heat penetration depends on depth, not total volume, so use pan size guidance and test for doneness.