🍳 Recipe Scaler

Scaling Recipes Up or Down

Whether you are cooking for a party of 50 or just for yourself, adjusting ingredient quantities accurately is crucial for the dish's success. Baking, in particular, requires precise ratios.

The Conversion Factor

Example: Recipe serves 4, you need 6.
Factor = 6 / 4 = 1.5.
Multiply all ingredients by 1.5.

Things That Don't Scale Linear

• Cooking Time: A double batch of cake batter doesn't need double the time, but it might need a lower temperature or a larger pan.
• Spices: Be careful scaling chili or salt. Start with less and taste as you go.
• Alcohol: Multiply by the factor but maybe reduce slightly as it doesn't evaporate as quickly in large volumes.

FAQ

How to scale eggs?

If the math says 1.5 eggs, verify if it matters. For baking, beat 2 eggs and pour out 3/4ths. For an omelet, just use 2.