Recipe Scaling Calculator

Scale recipes up or down with automatic measurement adjustment

Double, triple, halve, or customize any recipe with smart fraction display

How to Use:

  1. 1. Paste your recipe into the text box below
  2. 2. Enter the original serving size (e.g., "serves 4")
  3. 3. Choose your desired serving size using quick buttons or enter custom
  4. 4. Click "Scale Recipe" to automatically adjust all measurements

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How many servings does the original recipe make?

How many servings do you want to make?

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Enter any multiplier (e.g., 1.5 for 150%, 0.75 for 75%)

📊 Scaling from 4 to 8 servings (2.00x)

How to Use the Recipe Scaling Calculator

The Recipe Scaling Calculator makes it easy to adjust recipes for any number of servings. Whether you need to double a recipe for a party or halve it for a smaller meal, this tool automatically recalculates all ingredient measurements while maintaining the perfect ratios.

Key Features

  • Smart Fraction Display: Results shown as "1 1/2 cups" instead of "1.5 cups" for easy measuring
  • Flexible Scaling: Quick buttons for common scales (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x) or enter custom multiplier
  • Preserves Formatting: Recipe structure and notes remain intact - only measurements change
  • Range Support: Handles ingredient ranges like "2-3 cups" correctly
  • Conversion History: Save and review your recent scaling operations

Common Recipe Scaling Scenarios

Doubling Recipes

Perfect for parties and gatherings. Click "2x (Double)" to instantly double all ingredient quantities. Great for batch cooking and meal prep.

Halving Recipes

Cooking for one or two? Click "0.5x (Half)" to cut the recipe in half. Perfect for reducing portions from family-sized recipes.

Custom Scaling

Need to scale to exactly 6 servings from a 4-serving recipe? Enter 1.5x as your custom multiplier for precise control.

Batch Cooking

Triple recipes for meal prep with the "3x (Triple)" button. Great for freezer meals and weekly meal planning.

Why Use a Recipe Scaler?

Recipe scaling is essential for home cooks and bakers. Instead of manually calculating each ingredient, this tool does the math for you - and displays results as practical fractions like "3/4 cup" that you can easily measure with standard kitchen tools.

More Recipe Tools:

  • • Need to convert measurements between systems? Try our Recipe Converter
  • • Converting specific ingredients? Use our Ingredient Converter
  • • All measurements are automatically saved to your history for quick reference
  • • Print or copy scaled recipes for easy reference while cooking