Recipe Scaler
Change your serving size and every ingredient quantity updates automatically. Smart unit conversion turns 1500g into 1.5kg so your measurements stay practical.
Servings
Set the original and desired number of servings.
Ingredients
Add your recipe ingredients with their original quantities.
Scaling Factor
2x
4 → 8 servings
Scaled ingredients
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The scaling formula
Scaling a recipe means adjusting all ingredient quantities proportionally to produce more or fewer servings.
Scaling Factor = Desired Servings / Original Servings
When to scale
Tips for accurate scaling
Ingredients That Don't Scale Linearly
Most ingredients scale proportionally, but some need adjustment when you increase or decrease a recipe significantly.
Scaling for Different Cooking Methods
Baking
Most sensitive to scaling. Temperatures and times change with batch size. Larger volumes take longer to heat through, and leavening agents need careful adjustment. Use baker's percentages for accuracy.
Braising & stewing
Scales well. Increase liquid proportionally and use a larger vessel. Cooking time stays roughly the same as long as piece size does not change. The liquid does the work.
Grilling & sauteing
Scale the number of portions, not the cooking technique. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which causes steaming instead of browning.
Sous vide
Temperature stays the same regardless of batch size. Adjust bag size and ensure water circulation is adequate. Very large batches may need longer to reach target temperature.
Recipe Scaling FAQ
Can I scale a recipe by any amount?
Yes, but very large scales (10x+) may need technique adjustments. At high volumes, cooking times, equipment, and even ingredient behaviour change. Scale in steps if you are unsure.
Should I scale by weight or volume?
Always scale by weight for accuracy. Volume measurements (cups, tablespoons) vary depending on how tightly an ingredient is packed. Weight is consistent and reproducible.
How do I scale baking recipes?
Use baker's percentages, where every ingredient is expressed as a percentage of flour weight. This makes scaling straightforward: multiply the flour weight by the desired factor, then calculate each ingredient from its percentage.