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Recipe Scale Calculator
Enter the original yield, desired yield and one ingredient quantity to calculate the scale factor and adjusted quantity. Useful for turning a four-serving recipe into six or scaling up for batch prep.
--Scale factor · x
--Scaled quantity · same unit
Estimates only; verify on site before ordering or building.
Example
| Item | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Original yield | 4 | servings |
| Desired yield | 6 | servings |
| Original quantity | 200 | any unit |
| Scale factor | 1.5 | x |
| Scaled quantity | 300 | same unit |
Where people go wrong
- Scaling every ingredient linearly, including salt and chili.
- Using a larger recipe in the same pot or oven without checking capacity.
- Keeping the original cooking time after scaling, which can leave the center raw or dry.
FAQ
Can every ingredient be multiplied by the factor?
Most can, but salt, spices, leavening and liquid should be added in stages, and cooking time should follow thickness and equipment.
What if the scaled yield is off?
Recalculate cost per serving from actual yield; cooking loss, shrinkage and tasting change the final count.