Scale & Convert Recipes — Effortlessly
Key Feature: Adjust servings, convert units (e.g., cups to grams), and save recipes in-browser for precise cooking.
Why Accurate? Uses weight equivalents to avoid volume pitfalls—like flour varying by 50g per cup.
How Recipe Scaler Works
Start Simple: Enter servings, add ingredients with units (e.g., cups to grams at 120g flour/cup).
Scale & Save: Click to adjust, export PDF, or print. Times scale proportionally.
Privacy First: Browser-only, no servers involved.
How to Use
- 1. Enter Recipe Name (required).
- 2. Set original and desired servings.
- 3. Add ingredients; use "Other" for custom.
- 4. Add steps; times scale automatically.
- 5. Scale, print, or export.
Ingredients
Choose common ingredients for accurate conversions. Select "Other" to type your own ingredient name. Add optional labels like “sifted” or “melted” to describe ingredients.
Cooking Instructions / Steps
Times (e.g. "30 minutes") will be scaled proportionally.
Scaled Recipe
Cooking Tips and Best Practices
Quick Tips Summary
- Use Weights: More reliable than volume for accuracy.
- Scale Carefully: Adjust leaveners at 75-100% for baking.
- Conversions: Density matters; use tool for precision.
- Pan Sizes: Adjust for batch changes to avoid overflow.
Why Weight is More Reliable Than Volume
Core Issue: Volume varies (e.g., flour 100-150g/cup). Solution: Use weights for consistency; tool provides conversions.
Read more: Serious Eats Guide.
How to Scale Baking Ingredients Effectively
Rule: Not all linear—leaveners may need less to avoid bitterness.
- Baker's Percentages: Ingredients as % of flour.
- Avoid >4x scaling without tests.
- Consider evaporation for liquids.
Guide: King Arthur Baking.
Tips for Accurate Unit Conversions
Key: Density varies (honey heavier than water). Tip: Fresh/dry herbs 1:3 ratio.
Metric vs. US cups differ slightly—tool handles it.
Adjusting Pan Sizes When Scaling
Advice: Use area ratios; reduce dense batters 20% in small pans.
Sample Scaled Recipes
Examples to try—load into tool for tweaks!
Basic Pancakes (4 to 8 Servings)
Scaled: 2 cups flour (240g), 2 tbsp sugar (25g), 4 tsp baking powder, 2 cups milk (480ml), 2 eggs, 4 tbsp butter (57g).
Steps: Mix and cook 2-3 min/side.
Chocolate Chip Cookies (12 to 24)
Scaled: 4 cups flour (480g), 2 cups butter (454g), 1.5 cups sugar (300g), 4 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla (10ml), 2 cups chocolate chips.
Bake 375°F, 8-10 min.
Banana Bread (1 to 2 Loaves)
Scaled: 4 cups flour (480g), 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup butter (227g), 1.5 cups brown sugar (300g), 4 eggs, 4 2/3 cups mashed bananas.
Bake 350°F, 60-65 min.
Sourdough Bread (Using Baker's Math)
Scaled: 750g flour, 525g water, 150g starter, 15g salt.
Ferment 4 hours, bake 450°F, 40 min.
Cinnamon Rolls (12 to 24)
Scaled: 8 cups flour (960g), 1 cup milk (240ml), 2/3 cup butter (151g), 2/3 cup sugar (133g), 4 eggs, 2 packets yeast.
Rise 1 hour, bake 375°F, 20-25 min.
Small-Batch Brownies (9x13 to 8x8)
Scaled: 1/2 cup butter (113g), 1 cup sugar (200g), 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour (60g), 3/8 cup cocoa.
Bake 350°F, 25-30 min.
Lemon Bars (16 to 32)
Scaled: 2 cups flour (240g), 1 cup butter (227g), 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups sugar (400g), 4 eggs, 4 tbsp flour, 6 tbsp lemon juice.
Bake crust 350°F, 20 min; add filling, bake 20 min.
Pie Crust (2 to 4 Pies)
Scaled: 5 cups flour (600g), 2 tsp salt, 2 cups butter (454g), 1/2 cup ice water.
Chill 1 hour, bake as needed.
Muffins (12 to 24)
Scaled: 4 cups flour (480g), 1.5 cups sugar (300g), 4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 cups milk (480ml), 1 cup oil (218g), 4 eggs.
Bake 400°F, 20 min.
Cheesecake (9-inch to 10-inch)
Scaled: ~1.85 cups crumbs, ~0.41 cup butter; 29.5oz cheese, 1.23 cups sugar, ~4 eggs.
Bake 325°F, 50-60 min.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are conversions?
Conversions use common averages (e.g., 1 cup flour ≈ 120g, 1 tsp ≈ 4.93ml). For highest accuracy, weigh ingredients where possible.
Is my data private?
Recipes are stored only in your browser (localStorage). They do not leave your device.
Can I scale any recipe?
Most cooking recipes scale well, but baking may require adjustments to leavening or times. Test small batches first.
What about scaling baking times?
Our tool scales explicit times in steps, but monitor doneness as larger portions may need extra time or lower heat.
About Recipe Scaler
Purpose: Simplify recipe scaling with precise conversions, running entirely in-browser for privacy.
Mission: Make cooking accessible for all, with plans for nutritional scaling and more.
Contact Us
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