Method
Numeric ingredient quantities are multiplied by the ratio between desired servings and original servings.
Utilities / browser tool
Recipe Scaler
Scale a recipe up or down by changing the number of servings.
Numeric quantities scale proportionally. Non-numeric amounts stay unchanged.
Your inputs stay on your device
Scale a recipe
live resultIngredient
Original qty
Unit
Scaled qty
4
Ingredient
Original qty
Unit
Scaled qty
6
Ingredient
Original qty
Unit
Scaled qty
to taste
Numeric quantities scale proportionally. Non-numeric values (e.g. “to taste”) pass through unchanged.
Context & Reference
How it works
Calculators are most useful when their assumptions are clear. Review these details to better understand the logic behind the results.
How to use it
Enter original and desired servings, add ingredients with quantities, and review the scaled list.
Understand the result
Each numeric amount is proportional to the serving change; non-numeric notes remain unchanged.
Example
A recipe for 4 using 2 cups of flour needs 3 cups when scaled to 6 servings.
Notes
Cooking times, pan sizes, seasoning, and ingredients such as eggs may not scale perfectly in practice.
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