How do I scale a recipe to more or fewer servings?
Enter the original serving count and the number you want, or use a scale shortcut. Every ingredient quantity is multiplied by the same factor and shown as both a practical fraction and a decimal.
Recipe Scaler & Cooking Converter
Scale fraction-based recipes and convert cooking volume, weight, and oven temperatures.
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Scale an ingredient list
Decimals, typed fractions, mixed numbers, and characters such as ½ are accepted.
The fraction is a practical rounded measure; the decimal remains available when exact ratios matter. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning preference.
GuideHow to use
- Name the recipe, enter the original and new servings, and add each ingredient with an optional preparation note.
- Type quantities as decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, or fraction characters, then choose the practical rounding precision.
- Use the converter for volume, weight, or oven temperature, then copy the result or download the scaled recipe.
HelpFrequently asked questions
Can I enter quantities such as 1 1/2 or ¾?
Yes. The scaler and converter accept decimals, typed fractions, mixed numbers, and common Unicode fraction characters. You can round results to the nearest quarter, eighth, or sixteenth.
Can this convert cups to grams?
No. Volume-to-weight conversion depends on the ingredient's density, so a cup of flour and a cup of sugar weigh different amounts. This tool converts within volume units (like cups to tablespoons) or within weight units (like ounces to grams), not between the two.
Can I convert oven temperatures?
Yes. Choose Temperature to convert Celsius and Fahrenheit. Because oven controls often use rounded increments, select the closest setting supported by your appliance.
Does scaling change cooking time or pan size?
Not automatically. Ingredient quantities scale mathematically, but cooking time, vessel size, leavening behaviour, and seasoning may need judgement when a recipe changes substantially.
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