Ingredient Ratio Calculator
Calculate ingredient ratios for recipes. Enter two ingredient amounts to find their ratio and scale to a target total.
Ratio (A:B)
3.00 :1
Ingredient A Percentage75.0 %
Ingredient B Percentage25.0 %
Ingredient A (scaled)375.0
Ingredient B (scaled)125.0
How to Calculate Ingredient Ratios
Formula
Ratio = Amount A / Amount B
Scaled Amount = (Part / Total Parts) x Target Total
Ratios are the foundation of professional cooking. Knowing the ratio of flour to water in bread dough (about 5:3) means you can make any quantity.
Example Calculation
A vinaigrette uses 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. Scale to 500 mL total.
- 01Ratio: 3:1 (oil to vinegar).
- 02Total parts: 3 + 1 = 4.
- 03Oil: (3/4) x 500 = 375 mL.
- 04Vinegar: (1/4) x 500 = 125 mL.
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