Recipe Scaler

Easily adjust your recipe quantities to serve any number of people.

Calculator

Scale Your Recipe

Enter the original number of servings in your recipe.

Enter the number of servings you want to make.

Ingredients

Table of Contents

1 How to Use the Recipe Scaler
2 Tips for Scaling Recipes
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Guide

How to Use the Recipe Scaler

  1. 1
    Enter the original number of servings from your recipe
  2. 2
    Enter the number of servings you want to make
  3. 3
    Add all ingredients with their quantities and units
  4. 4
    Click "Scale Recipe" to see your adjusted quantities
Tips

Tips for Scaling Recipes

  • Some ingredients like salt, spices, and leavening agents may need manual adjustment
  • Consider cooking time adjustments for larger quantities
  • Round measurements to practical amounts (e.g., 1.33 cups to 1 1/3 cups)
Warning

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't scale up recipes too dramatically (e.g., from 4 to 100 servings)
  • Avoid scaling recipes that rely heavily on chemical reactions (like baking)
  • Don't forget to adjust cooking times and temperatures for larger quantities
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