Baking
Cake Pan Conversion Calculator
Got a recipe for a 9" round but only have an 8×8 square? We'll tell you how much batter to use and adjust the bake time.
FAQ
Why surface area, not volume? +
Cake pans are pretty standard in depth (2"). Surface area is the better proxy for batter quantity.
Bake time adjustments aren't linear +
Right — that's why we only nudge it slightly. Larger or thicker pans usually need a few minutes more; smaller, a few less. Start checking 5-7 minutes before the original time.