Your scaled ingredients will appear here.
How it works
The tool multiplies the amount at the start of each line by the new servings divided by the old ones. Fractions like 1/2 and 1 1/2 are understood, and results come back as easy kitchen fractions such as 3/4 or 1/3. Lines that start with words instead of numbers, like "salt to taste", are left as they are.
What does not scale perfectly
Some parts of a recipe do not change in a straight line when you halve or double it. Check these yourself:
- Cooking time. A smaller batch often cooks faster and a bigger one slower. Start checking early.
- Pan size. Use a pan that suits the new amount, or the depth changes and so does the bake.
- Spices, salt and leavening. Add less than the maths says at first, then taste.
- Single eggs. Half an egg is hard to measure. Beat one egg and use about half by weight.
Common questions
How do I halve a recipe?
Enter the original servings, then enter half of that as the servings you want. For a 4 serving recipe, type 2.
How do I double a recipe?
Type twice the original servings. A 4 serving recipe becomes 8.
Does it change cups into grams?
No, it keeps your units. To switch units, use the cooking converter after scaling.