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Recipe Scaler Calculator
Automatically adjust ingredient quantities for any serving size. Scale a 2-serving recipe to 6 servings, or halve it easily.
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2servings → 4servings = 2x
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📖 How to Use
- Enter the original recipe's serving size
- Enter your target serving size
- Add ingredient name, amount, and unit
- Click 'Add Ingredient' for more ingredients
- Click Calculate to see scaled quantities
✨ Features
- ✓Automatic scale factor calculation
- ✓Supports various units (g, ml, tbsp, tsp, cup, etc.)
- ✓Automatic unit adjustment (1500ml → 1.5L)
- ✓Calculate multiple ingredients at once
- ✓Quick scale buttons (0.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x)
- ✓Fraction display (½, ⅓, ¼, etc.)
📐 Formula
Scaled Amount = Original Amount × (Target Servings ÷ Original Servings)💡 How It Works
- •Recipe scaling divides target servings by original servings to get the scale factor.
- •Example: Scaling a 2-serving recipe to 6 servings = 6÷2 = 3x scale factor.
- •Multiplying all ingredients by the same factor maintains flavor balance.
- •However, add seasonings gradually and taste as you go.
- •For baking, precise ratios are crucial, making this calculator especially useful.
❓ FAQ
Q. Can I apply the same scale to all ingredients?
A. Mostly yes, but for salt, sugar, and spices, add gradually and taste. Cooking times may also need adjustment based on quantity.
Q. Can I use this for baking?
A. Yes! Baking requires precise ratios, making scaling calculators very useful. However, leavening agents like baking powder or yeast sometimes don't scale exactly.
Q. What are the measurements for tablespoon and teaspoon?
A. 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 15ml, 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5ml. 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
Q. Do cup measurements vary by country?
A. Yes. US cup = ~237ml, UK cup = ~284ml, Japanese/Korean cup = 200ml. Check the recipe's origin for accuracy.