Scale a Recipe from 6 Servings to 12
To double a recipe from 6 to 12 servings, multiply each ingredient amount by 2.
How to use this tool
- Enter the number of servings the original recipe makes.
- Enter the number of servings you want.
- Enter the ingredient quantity from the original recipe.
- Read the scaled amount — use the same unit you entered.
Scale up a dinner party recipe from 6 to 12 servings with automatic ingredient calculations.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I scale a recipe?
- Divide the new serving count by the original serving count to get a scale factor, then multiply each ingredient quantity by that factor.
- Does this work for any unit?
- Yes — the tool is unit-agnostic. Enter cups, grams, ounces, or any unit; the result is in the same unit.