🍽️Recipe Ingredient Calculator

Select a recipe and enter the number of servings to calculate exact ingredient amounts.

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How to Use the Recipe Ingredient Calculator

Choose a recipe from the list and enter how many people you're cooking for. The calculator instantly shows all ingredient amounts scaled to your group size. It covers 6 popular dishes including pasta, chicken stir-fry, Caesar salad, burgers, chicken soup, and fried rice.

Serving amounts are based on standard adult portions. For bigger appetites or if the dish is a main course rather than part of a larger spread, increase amounts by 20–30%. For parties with multiple dishes, you can reduce individual recipe quantities since guests will share.

When scaling up for large groups, go easy on salt and soy sauce — add about 80% of the calculated amount first, then taste and adjust. Strong umami ingredients like Worcestershire sauce or anchovies also intensify when cooked in larger quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I measure tablespoons and cups accurately?

A standard US tablespoon is 15ml and a cup is 240ml. Dry ingredients like flour should be spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off — scooping directly from a bag packs the flour and results in too much.

Can I halve or double a recipe reliably?

For most savory recipes, yes. Baked goods (cakes, breads) are more sensitive to ratio changes — leavening agents like baking powder and soda shouldn't simply be doubled. For baking at scale, look for purpose-tested bulk recipes instead.