Lifestyle Calculator
Recipe Scaler Calculator
Scale recipe ingredients up or down based on desired servings.
⚠️ Please enter valid values. Servings must be greater than zero.
Scaled Amount
—
Calculator guide
How this calculator works
How to use this calculator
Enter the original servings, desired servings, and ingredient amount. The calculator scales the ingredient amount up or down.
Formula used
Scaled Ingredient Amount = Original Ingredient Amount × (Desired Servings ÷ Original Servings).
Example calculation
If a recipe serves 4 and uses 2 cups of flour, scaling to 10 servings needs 5 cups of flour.
What the result means
The scaled amount shows how much of that ingredient to use for the new serving size.
Frequently asked questions
Can I scale down a recipe?
Yes. Enter fewer desired servings than original servings.
Does this work for all ingredients?
It works as a simple proportional estimate. Some ingredients, especially spices or leavening agents, may need adjustment by taste or technique.
Can I enter grams?
Yes. Enter any unit you want in the unit field.