Recipe Scaling Calculator
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Accurately scale your favorite recipes up or down with our US-friendly recipe scaling calculator. It perfectly converts tablespoons, cups, and fractions so you get exactly what you need without the math headaches.
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Fill out your ingredients and servings on the left, then hit calculate to see your perfectly scaled recipe here.
Recipe Scaling Comparison Chart
See how common U.S. cooking measurements scale up and down instantly. This table compares halves, doubles, and triples for standard baking ingredients.
| Original Amount | Half (0.5x) | Double (2x) | Triple (3x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ tsp | ⅛ tsp | ½ tsp | ¾ tsp |
| ½ tsp | ¼ tsp | 1 tsp | 1 ½ tsp |
| 1 tsp | ½ tsp | 2 tsp | 1 Tbsp |
| 1 Tbsp | 1 ½ tsp | 2 Tbsp | 3 Tbsp |
| ¼ Cup | 2 Tbsp | ½ Cup | ¾ Cup |
| ⅓ Cup | 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp | ⅔ Cup | 1 Cup |
| ½ Cup | ¼ Cup | 1 Cup | 1 ½ Cups |
| ¾ Cup | 6 Tbsp | 1 ½ Cups | 2 ¼ Cups |
| 1 Cup | ½ Cup | 2 Cups | 3 Cups |
Quick Measurement Reference
Scaling recipes often results in uncomfortable fractions. Use this handy chest sheet to convert awkward measurements into standard spoons and cups.
| Measurement | Tbsp & Tsp | Fluid Ounces | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 3 teaspoons (tsp) | ½ oz | 15 ml |
| ⅛ Cup | 2 tbsp | 1 oz | 30 ml |
| ¼ Cup | 4 tbsp | 2 oz | 59 ml |
| ⅓ Cup | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.7 oz | 79 ml |
| ½ Cup | 8 tbsp | 4 oz | 118 ml |
| ¾ Cup | 12 tbsp | 6 oz | 177 ml |
| 1 Cup | 16 tbsp | 8 oz | 237 ml |