Recipe scaler
Rescale every ingredient of a recipe for 2, 6 or 20 people.
How it works
Each quantity is multiplied by (people you're cooking for / original servings). Eggs are rounded to whole units.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Ingredients (quantity, unit, name)250 g flour · 3 eggs · 500 ml milk · 40 g butter · 1 pinch salt
- Recipe serves4
- You are cooking for6
you get:
- Scale factor× 1.5
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Recipe scaler” tool work?
Each quantity is multiplied by (people you're cooking for / original servings). Eggs are rounded to whole units.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: ingredients, recipe serves, you are cooking for. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Ingredients (quantity, unit, name): 250 g flour · 3 eggs · 500 ml milk · 40 g butter · 1 pinch salt; Recipe serves: 4; You are cooking for: 6 → Scale factor: × 1.5.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.