Recipe Multiplier Calculator

Scale recipe ingredients for any number of servings

Formula

Multiplier = Desired Servings / Original Servings. Each ingredient amount × multiplier. Convert decimals to fractions for readability.

Recipe scaling multiplies each ingredient by the ratio of desired to original servings. Most ingredients scale linearly. Spices, leaveners, and alcohol may need adjustment. Pan size and cooking time also change.

How to Calculate Manually

1
Enter original number of servings
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Enter desired number of servings
3
Paste ingredients list (one per line)
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Calculator shows scaled amounts with fractions

Reference Table

Original	×2	×3	×1.5	×0.5
1 cup	2 cups	3 cups	1 1/2 cups	1/2 cup
1 tbsp	2 tbsp	3 tbsp	1 1/2 tbsp	1 1/2 tsp
1 tsp	2 tsp	3 tsp	1 1/2 tsp	1/2 tsp
1 lb	2 lb	3 lb	1 1/2 lb	8 oz
1 egg	2 eggs	3 eggs	2 eggs*	1 egg*
1/4 cup	1/2 cup	3/4 cup	3/8 cup	2 tbsp

Recipe Multiplier Calculator: Scale Ingredients for Any Crowd

Scaling recipes is essential for meal prep, dinner parties, and meal planning. Whether you're cooking for two or twenty, the principle is simple: multiply each ingredient by the ratio of desired servings to original servings. However, there are nuances that can make or break your scaled dish...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scale a recipe? Multiply each ingredient by (desired servings / original servings). Example: 4 servings → 10 servings = multiply by 2.5.: Multiply each ingredient by (desired servings / original servings). Example: 4 servings → 10 servings = multiply by 2.5.
Do all ingredients scale linearly? Most do. Spices/leavening may need less aggressive scaling (×1.5 for 2× recipe). Alcohol doesn't scale linearly. Pan size affects baking time.: Most do. Spices/leavening may need less aggressive scaling (×1.5 for 2× recipe). Alcohol doesn't scale linearly. Pan size affects baking time.
How do I handle eggs when scaling? For partial eggs: whisk egg, measure by weight (large egg ≈ 50g). Or use egg substitutes. Round to nearest whole egg for small adjustments.: For partial eggs: whisk egg, measure by weight (large egg ≈ 50g). Or use egg substitutes. Round to nearest whole egg for small adjustments.

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Formula

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How to Calculate Manually

Reference Table

Recipe Multiplier Calculator: Scale Ingredients for Any Crowd

Frequently Asked Questions

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