Cooking

Recipe Scaler

Scale any recipe up or down by servings and get perfectly adjusted ingredient quantities.

Original Servings

Desired Servings

Scale Factor

×2.00

Multiply each ingredient by this factor

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Ingredients

Amount

Unit

Ingredient

Scaled

4.00

Amount

Unit

Ingredient

Scaled

2.00

Amount

Unit

Ingredient

Scaled

2.00

Scaled Recipe (8 servings)

4.00 cups Flour
2.00 cup Sugar
2.00 stick Butter

💡 Scaling Tips

• Spices often need less scaling than other ingredients
• Baking recipes are more sensitive to ingredient ratios
• Cooking times may change when scaling significantly
• Taste as you go when adjusting seasoning

How it works

Formula

Scaled Amount = Original Amount × (Desired Servings ÷ Original Servings)

Example:
Original: 4 servings, 2 cups flour
Desired: 8 servings
Scaled: 2 × (8 ÷ 4) = 4 cups flour

The recipe scaler instantly adjusts ingredient amounts based on the number of servings you need. Enter your original recipe's servings, the desired servings, and add your ingredients. The calculator automatically scales each ingredient proportionally, saving you from manual math.

Why this matters

Cooking often requires scaling recipes up or down. Whether you're halving a dessert, doubling a dinner recipe, or feeding a crowd, precise scaling ensures the recipe works perfectly. This calculator eliminates calculation errors and helps you get consistent results every time.

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