Recipe Scaling Calculator
Enter the original and desired yield to get a multiplier for every ingredient.
Multiply every ingredient amount by the scale factor. Cooking time, pan size, and seasoning may still need adjustment.
Quick answer
Desired yield ÷ original yield = scale factor. Multiply each ingredient amount by that factor.
Scaling formula
Divide the desired yield by the original yield. Multiply every ingredient amount by that scale factor, then assess pan size, cooking time, and seasoning separately.
Common recipe scaling factors
| Recipe yield | Multiply ingredients by |
|---|---|
| 4 servings to 2 servings | 0.5× scale factor |
| 4 servings to 6 servings | 1.5× scale factor |
| 4 servings to 8 servings | 2× scale factor |
| 6 servings to 4 servings | 0.667× scale factor |
| 8 servings to 12 servings | 1.5× scale factor |
| 12 servings to 8 servings | 0.667× scale factor |
Practical examples
- 4 servings to 6 servings = 1.5×.
- 4 servings to 8 servings = 2×.
- 6 servings to 4 servings = 0.667× (about 2/3).
Measurement notes
Ingredient amounts scale mathematically, but pan size, bake time, seasoning, yeast, and other leavening may need practical judgment.
Common question
Should I scale cooking time by the same factor?
Usually not. Start checking doneness earlier or later as appropriate, because cooking time depends on pan shape, depth, heat, and ingredients.