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Recipe Scaler – Scale Recipe Servings
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If original servings are 4, target servings are 6 and ingredient quantity is 250, the scaled quantity is 375.
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Scaled quantity
375
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Scaled quantity by original servings
If original servings goes from 4 to 6, scaled quantity changes from 375 to 250 (−33%).
| Original servings | Scaled quantity |
|---|---|
| 2 | 750 |
| 3 | 500 |
| 4start | 375 |
| 6 | 250 |
| 8 | 187.5 |
Scaled quantity by target servings
If target servings goes from 6 to 9, scaled quantity changes from 375 to 562.5 (+50%).
| Target servings | Scaled quantity |
|---|---|
| 3 | 187.5 |
| 6start | 375 |
| 9 | 562.5 |
| 12 | 750 |
Scaled quantity by ingredient quantity
If ingredient quantity goes from 250 to 375, scaled quantity changes from 375 to 562.5 (+50%).
| Ingredient quantity | Scaled quantity |
|---|---|
| 125 | 187.5 |
| 188 | 282 |
| 250start | 375 |
| 375 | 562.5 |
| 500 | 750 |
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Enter Original servings
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Enter Target servings
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Enter Ingredient quantity
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What Affects Your Scaled quantity
Your scaled quantity depends on the values below.
Original servings
Changing your original servings changes your scaled quantity. Typically between 1 and 100.
Target servings
Changing your target servings changes your scaled quantity. Typically between 1 and 100.
Ingredient quantity
Changing your ingredient quantity changes your scaled quantity.
Example Result
Here's what you can expect from a recipe serving scaler calculation:
- Original servings
- 4
- Target servings
- 6
- Ingredient quantity
- 250
- Scaled quantity
- 375
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does original servings affect scaled quantity?
- If original servings goes from 4 to 6, scaled quantity changes from 375 to 250 (−33%).
- How does target servings affect scaled quantity?
- If target servings goes from 6 to 9, scaled quantity changes from 375 to 562.5 (+50%).
- How to calculate recipe serving scaler?
- Fill in original servings, target servings and ingredient quantity in the Recipe Scaler – Scale Recipe Servings above and your scaled quantity is calculated instantly. Change any value to see how the result responds.
- What does an example recipe serving scaler calculation look like?
- If original servings are 4, target servings are 6 and ingredient quantity is 250, the scaled quantity is 375.
- Is this calculator free to use?
- Yes — every calculator on this site is completely free, with no sign-up or account required.
- How accurate is this calculator?
- It uses the standard formula and calculates on our server for every request, so results are precise for the values you enter.
- Is my data saved anywhere?
- No. Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere unless you choose to share a link with your values included.
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