How to Calculate Recipe Unit Converter
What is Recipe Unit Converter?
A recipe converter scales ingredient quantities up or down when changing the number of servings. It also converts between measurement systems (cups to grams, tablespoons to ml) for international recipes.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Enter the original recipe serving size and desired serving size
- 2Scale factor = Desired servings / Original servings
- 3Multiply each ingredient quantity by the scale factor
- 4Adjust cooking time (typically does not scale linearly — larger batches may need less extra time)
Worked Examples
Input
Recipe for 4 · Scale to 10 people
Result
Scale factor 2.5x all ingredients
e.g. 200g flour → 500g
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