Recipe Scaler

Scale recipe ingredients up or down with smart fraction handling

Preset Recipes

Ingredients

Supports fractions (1/2, 3/4), mixed numbers (1 1/2), and decimals (0.5)

Scale Factor

2x
0.25x 1x 2.5x 5x
Quick Scale

How to Use Recipe Scaler

  1. Enter ingredients one per line or choose a preset recipe
  2. Set original and desired servings
  3. Click Scale Recipe or use quick scale buttons
  4. Review scaled ingredients and conversion suggestions

Frequently Asked Questions

What fraction formats are supported?

The tool handles common fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, 3/4 as well as mixed numbers like 2 1/4 and decimal quantities.

How does unit conversion work?

When scaled quantities result in large numbers of small units (e.g. 48 tsp), the tool suggests converting to larger units (e.g. 1 cup).

Can I use it for baking?

Yes! The tool preserves precision with smart fraction display and handles baking-specific units like cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

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