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Recipe Scaler
Paste a recipe’s ingredient list, enter how many it serves and how many you need, and every amount is scaled for you.
Scale a recipe
Example: a recipe for 4
| Original (4) | For 2 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups all-purpose flour | 1 cup all-purpose flour | 4 cups all-purpose flour |
| 3/4 cup sugar | 1/3 cup sugar | 1 1/2 cups sugar |
| 1 tsp baking powder | 1/2 tsp baking powder | 2 tsp baking powder |
| 3 eggs | 1 1/2 eggs | 6 eggs |
How to scale a recipe
Put one ingredient per line, starting with the amount. Whole numbers, decimals and fractions (1/2, 1 1/2, ½) all work. Lines without an amount, like “salt to taste,” are kept as they are.
Cups, tablespoons and teaspoons are rounded to the nearest common fraction so you can measure them. Items you count, like eggs or onions, are rounded to the nearest half.
Frequently asked questions
How do I halve a recipe with 3 eggs?
Use 1 1/2 eggs: beat the eggs, then measure out half of the third egg, about 1 1/2 tablespoons for a large egg. The scaler rounds eggs and other whole items to the nearest half.
What is half of 3/4 cup?
3/8 cup, which is 6 tablespoons. The scaler shows it as about 1/3 cup; for baking, measuring 6 tablespoons is more accurate.
Do baking times change when I double a recipe?
Often yes. A deeper pan takes longer to cook through, while two pans of the original size usually keep the original time. Check doneness early and adjust.
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Sources and last updated
- Scaling multiplies each amount by the ratio of new servings to original servings.
- 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons (US).
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