Recipe Serving & Ingredient Scaler
Scale recipes easily up or down from 4 servings to 10, 20, or single portions. Calculate new ingredient weights, liquid amounts, and smart spice scaling.
Formula
Multiplier = Target Servings / Original Servings
Source / method note
Based on culinary batch scaling formulas and the 80/20 spice dampening rule for large yields.
Legal / official rate note
When scaling up by 3x or more, adjust salt and potent spices to ~80% and season to taste near the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cooking time double if I double the recipe?
No. With properly sized cookware, cooking time usually only increases by 15-25% rather than doubling.