Does scaling a recipe always work perfectly?

Most recipes scale linearly, but baked goods can be tricky. Leavening agents and spices often don't scale 1:1 — use judgment and taste as you go.

How do I scale cooking time?

Cooking time doesn't scale linearly. Larger quantities may need slightly more time, but check for doneness using a thermometer or visual cues.

Scale a recipe to any number of servings by entering the original serving count, desired serving count, and ingredient amounts.

The Recipe Scaler helps you adjust ingredient quantities when cooking for a different number of people.

Scale a recipe in a few simple steps.

Enter original servings: Input the number of servings the recipe originally makes.
Enter desired servings: Input the number of servings you want to make.
Enter ingredient amounts: Input the amounts for up to 3 ingredients.
View scaled amounts: Review the scaled ingredient amounts.

Does scaling a recipe always work perfectly?: Most recipes scale linearly, but baked goods can be tricky. Leavening agents and spices often don't scale 1:1 — use judgment and taste as you go.
How do I scale cooking time?: Cooking time doesn't scale linearly. Larger quantities may need slightly more time, but check for doneness using a thermometer or visual cues.