Baking
Recipe Scaler
Doubling a recipe? Halving it? Cooking for 17 people? Paste your ingredients, type the new servings, get a scaled list ready to copy back into your notes.
Scaled recipe
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FAQ
Does this handle fractions like 1/2? +
Yes. Write '1/2 cup' or '0.5 cup' — either works. The output uses decimals for clarity; round in your head as you cook.
Do bake times scale? +
Not linearly. Doubling a cake doesn't double the bake time — usually 10–25% longer. For drastic changes, our Baking Time Adjustment Calculator is more accurate.
What about salt and spices? +
Most savory recipes scale linearly. Strong spices (cayenne, cloves) can become overpowering when doubled — add ⅔ to ¾ instead.