About This Tool
### Scale Recipes Instantly
Found a recipe that serves 4 but you're hosting 12? Or maybe you're cooking for just one? Doing the fraction math in your head (1/3 cup * 2.5?) is a recipe for disaster.
**Recipe Scaler** automatically parses ingredients and scales them up or down.
### How It Works
1. **Paste Recipe**: Copy the ingredient list from any website.
2. **Choose Scale**: Select 2x (Double), 0.5x (Half), or a custom multiplier.
3. **Get Results**: The numbers update instantly, maintaining the format (e.g., "1 1/2 cups").
Key Features
- **Smart Text Parsing**: identifies numbers, fractions (1/2), and mixed fractions (1 1/2).
- **Preserves Text**: Keeps ingredient names and instructions intact.
- **One-Click Multipliers**: Buttons for Half (0.5x), Double (2x), and Triple (3x).
- **Custom Scale**: Enter any decimal (e.g., 1.75x) for precise adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this change cooking time?
Usually, NO. Cooking temperatures remain the same. However, if you are baking a larger volume (e.g., a thicker cake), the time might increase slightly. Use a toothpick test to check doneness.
Does it convert units?
No, this tool only scales the *numbers*. If you need to convert 'Cups' to 'Grams', use our Ingredient Converter tool.