How it works
Scale factor = target servings/original servings. Multiply each ingredient’s numeric quantity by this factor and preserve its unit.
Input definitions
- CSV: ingredient,quantity,unit
- Plain text; maximum 200,000 characters.
- Original number of servings
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Desired number of servings
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- CSV: ingredient,quantity,unit
- ingredient,quantity,unit Flour,250,g Water,150,ml Salt,5,g
- Original number of servings
- 2
- Desired number of servings
- 6
Assumptions & limits
Quantities retain original units; no grams-to-cups conversion, nutritional analysis or food-safety determination.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-17. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
Common questions
Will cooking time scale with the serving count?
Not reliably. The worksheet scales ingredient quantities only. Pan depth, heat transfer, leavening and seasoning may need recipe-specific adjustments.
How does Recipe ingredient batch scaler work?
Scale factor = target servings/original servings. Multiply each ingredient’s numeric quantity by this factor and preserve its unit.
What are the limits of Recipe ingredient batch scaler?
Quantities retain original units; no grams-to-cups conversion, nutritional analysis or food-safety determination.
How do I keep the full worksheet?
Run the tool and choose Download file. The on-page table is a preview and may show only the first 20 rows; the downloaded file contains the full result. CSV downloads escape spreadsheet formula prefixes. Inputs and files are processed on your device.