Does this work for baking?

Yes, but be careful. Baking is chemistry. Scaling simple recipes (cookies, cakes) usually works, but scaling yeast doughs or complex pastries by large amounts (e.g., 10x) might require adjustments to baking time and temperature.

Can it handle fractions?

Yes! Our tool recognizes fractions like '1/2 cup' or '3/4 tsp' and scales them correctly. It also handles decimals and whole numbers.

What about 'pinch' or 'to taste'?

Ingredients without numbers (like 'salt to taste') are left alone. You should adjust these manually based on your preference.

Absolutely. If you're cooking for one but the recipe serves four, just enter '4' as original and '1' as desired. The tool will divide all ingredients by 4.

Do cooking times change?

Often, yes. If you make a larger batch, it might take longer to cook. If you make a smaller batch, it might cook faster. Use a meat thermometer or check for doneness early.

Recipe Scaler

Cooking for a crowd? Or just for yourself? Resize any recipe in seconds.

Original Servings

Desired Servings

Ingredients List

Enter one ingredient per line.

Scaled IngredientsRatio: 2.00x

Click "Scale Recipe" to see results

Why Scale Recipes?

Most recipes online are written for a standard family of 4. But real life isn't always standard. Maybe you're hosting a dinner party for 12, or maybe you're meal prepping for just yourself.

Doing the math in your head ("Okay, 1.5 cups divided by 4 multiplied by 7...") is a recipe for disaster. One wrong calculation can ruin the dish. Our Recipe Scaler handles the math for you, ensuring your ratios remain perfect.

Tips for Scaling Successfully

🥘 Pot Size Matters

If you double a soup recipe, make sure your pot is big enough! Conversely, if you halve a cake recipe, use a smaller pan or your cake will be flat and dry.

🧂 Spices are Tricky

Spices don't always scale linearly. If you multiply a recipe by 10, you probably don't need 10x the cayenne pepper. Scale spices conservatively and taste as you go.

🔥 Cooking Time

A larger turkey takes longer to roast. A smaller lasagna cooks faster. Don't rely blindly on the original timer. Trust your senses and use a thermometer.

🍞 Yeast & Rising

For bread, the amount of yeast doesn't always need to double if you double the flour. The dough will just rise faster with more yeast. Watch the dough, not the clock.

Common Conversions

Sometimes scaling results in awkward measurements like "0.33 cups". Here's a quick cheat sheet:

0.33 cup ≈ 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
0.125 cup = 2 tablespoons
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert cups to grams here? ▼

This tool scales numbers but keeps the units the same. If you need to convert units (like cups to grams), check out our Cooking Units Converter tool.

Is my recipe saved? ▼

No. Your secret family recipes are safe. All processing happens in your browser and is cleared when you refresh the page.