1. What is Recipe Conversion?

Recipe conversion is the process of adjusting ingredient quantities in a recipe to achieve a different yield (number of servings) while maintaining the same proportions and taste.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the recipe conversion formula:

Where:

• New Yield — Desired number of servings
• Old Yield — Original number of servings

Explanation: The conversion factor is multiplied by each ingredient quantity to scale the recipe up or down.

3. Importance of Recipe Conversion

Details: Proper recipe conversion ensures consistent results when changing serving sizes, crucial for professional kitchens, catering, and home cooking.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original recipe yield (old yield) and desired yield (new yield). Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I apply the conversion factor?
A: Multiply each ingredient quantity by the conversion factor. For example, if the factor is 2, double all ingredients.

Q2: Does this work for all ingredients?
A: Mostly yes, but some ingredients (like spices) may need adjustment by taste rather than strict multiplication.

Q3: What about cooking times?
A: Cooking times may need adjustment for significantly different quantities, especially for baked goods.

Q4: Can I convert between measurement systems?
A: This calculator only scales quantities. You'll need separate conversions for metric/imperial systems.

Q5: What if my conversion factor is less than 1?
A: A factor <1 means you're reducing the recipe. For example, 0.5 would halve all ingredients.