Recipe Scaler

Scale recipe ingredient quantities up or down based on the number of servings.

Scale Factor
2x

Ingredients

Recipe Scaler Calculator

Cooking for a different number of people? The Recipe Scaler adjusts all your ingredient quantities proportionally based on the original and desired number of servings. Whether you're halving a recipe for two or tripling it for a party, this tool does the math for you.

Simply enter your original serving size, your target serving size, and list each ingredient with its quantity and unit. The calculator instantly scales every ingredient so you get perfectly proportioned results every time.

How it works

Scaled Quantity = Original Quantity x (Target Servings / Original Servings)

Use cases

  • Doubling or halving a recipe for different group sizes
  • Scaling restaurant recipes down to home cooking portions
  • Adjusting batch sizes for baking or meal prep
  • Converting family recipes for large events or gatherings

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