Recipe scaling Calculator

How to calculate recipe scaling

This tool calculates recipe scaling from Original servings, New servings, Ingredient amount. Enter each quantity in its labelled field, then use the formula below to check the calculation.

Formula

ingredient × new servings ÷ original servings

Worked example

Original servings

4

New servings

6

Ingredient amount

200

Applying the formula to these values gives 300 .

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