Recipe Scaler
Cooking for more people than the recipe written for? This tool multiplies every ingredient by the same ratio — original servings divided into target servings — and shows a table you can print.
Linear scaling works well for soups, rice dishes, and many mains. Baking leavening and strong spices may need a lighter hand; the footer reminds you to taste as you go.
The worked example scales a weeknight dinner from 4 to 8 servings. Use the controls below to enter your recipe and serving counts.
Scaled from 4 to 8 servings (×2)
| Ingredient | Original | Scaled |
|---|---|---|
| long-grain rice | 2 cups | 4 cups |
| chicken thighs, boneless | 1 1/2 lb | 3 lb |
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | 4 tbsp |
| garlic, minced | 4 cloves | 8 cloves |
| salt | 1 tsp | 2 tsp |
| black pepper | 1/2 tsp | 1 tsp |
Salt, pepper, and strong spices often need less than a straight multiply — taste as you go.
Scaled amounts are arithmetic estimates. Adjust to taste, especially for salt and spices.
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More scaling presets
Handy gear for scaled recipes
- Stainless measuring cups and spoons for accurate pours (opens in new tab)
- Digital kitchen scale for flour, meat, and batch weights (opens in new tab)
- Nested mixing bowls with lids for prep and storage (opens in new tab)
- Silicone spatulas and a whisk for stirring scaled batches (opens in new tab)
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