Recipe Scaler
Cook for two or twenty without the arithmetic.
Recipe Scaler
Scaled = Original Amount x (Desired Servings / Original Servings)
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What This Calculator Does
The Recipe Scaler adjusts any ingredient amount from the original serving count to your desired servings. It is the fast way to cook for two from a four-serving recipe, or to feed a crowd from a dinner for six.
How It Works
The scale factor is the desired servings divided by the original servings. Each ingredient amount multiplies by that factor, preserving the ratios that make a recipe taste right.
Example
Scaling a 4-serving recipe that uses 250 g of rice to 6 servings gives 250 x 6 / 4 = 375 g.
Formula
Scaled = Amount × (Desired Servings / Original Servings)Reading the Results
Scaled Amount
The ingredient quantity adjusted by the serving ratio, keeping the recipe proportions intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I scale a recipe?
Divide the servings you want by the original servings, then multiply every ingredient by that factor. The calculator does the math for one ingredient at a time.
Do spices scale the same way?
Linearly scaled spice can become overpowering. Increase herbs and spices more gently, tasting as you go.
Does scaling affect cooking time?
Often, but unpredictably. Baking time rarely changes much, while larger stove-top batches may need a few extra minutes.