Recipe Serving-Size Scaler

Scale one ingredient quantity when changing the number of servings.

Your inputs

Your result

Enter your information and select Calculate to see the result.

How this calculator works

Desired servings divided by original servings creates a scale factor applied to the ingredient quantity.

Change one assumption at a time to see which inputs have the greatest effect on the estimate.

Worked example

Doubling four servings to eight doubles each ingredient.

Limitations

Cooking times, pan sizes, leavening, seasoning, and food-safety requirements may not scale linearly.

Review this educational estimate against current quotes, official information, and your own budget before making a financial decision.