Halve a Recipe: Scale from 8 to 4 Servings
Halving a recipe from 8 to 4 servings cuts every ingredient in half — this calculator does the math for you.
How to use this tool
- Enter original servings, desired servings and ingredient amount in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your scaled amount and the full breakdown beneath it.
Easily halve any 8-serving recipe down to 4 servings by entering each ingredient amount below.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I scale a recipe?
- Divide the desired servings by the original servings to get the scale factor, then multiply each ingredient amount by that factor.