Cake Pan Volume Calculator
Calculate the volume of round or rectangular cake pans to determine batter capacity and compare sizes.
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Volume
127.2 cu in
Pan Area63.6 sq in
Volume in Cups8.8 cups
Recommended Batter (2/3 full)5.9 cups
How to Calculate Cake Pan Volume
Formulas
Round Pan Volume = pi x (diameter/2)^2 x depth
Rectangular Pan Volume = length x width x depth
Fill cake pans 1/2 to 2/3 full to allow room for the batter to rise.
Volume Conversion
1 cubic inch = 0.0693 cups (approximately 1/14.4 cups)
Example Calculation
Calculate the volume of a 9-inch round pan that is 2 inches deep.
- 01Area: pi x (9/2)^2 = 63.6 sq in.
- 02Volume: 63.6 x 2 = 127.2 cu in.
- 03Volume in cups: 127.2 / 14.4375 = 8.8 cups.
- 04Recommended batter (2/3 full): 8.8 x 0.667 = 5.9 cups.
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