Units calculator
Recipe Unit Scaler
Scale recipe ingredient amounts up or down by servings.
Formula
Recipe scaling
Scaled amount = original amount x target servings / original servings
2 cups for 4 servings becomes 3 cups for 6 servings.
FAQs
Does this convert between cups and grams?+
No. It scales the amount in the same unit you enter.
How does the Recipe Unit Scaler calculate the result?+
It uses the Recipe scaling: Scaled amount = original amount x target servings / original servings. 2 cups for 4 servings becomes 3 cups for 6 servings.
What information do I need to use the Recipe Unit Scaler?+
Scale recipe ingredient amounts up or down by servings.
How accurate is the Recipe Unit Scaler?+
Recipe Unit Scaler applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Recipe Unit Scaler result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Units guide
How to use the Recipe Unit Scaler
Scale recipe ingredient amounts up or down by servings. The page also explains the recipe scaling and shows a practical example: 2 cups for 4 servings becomes 3 cups for 6 servings.
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Enter your details
Enter the values for the recipe unit scaler scenario you want to check.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the recipe scaling: Scaled amount = original amount x target servings / original servings.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the recipe Unit Scaler result before you use the estimate.
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