Marinade Amount Calculator
Calculate how much marinade you need based on the weight of meat or vegetables. Provides a balanced acid-oil-seasoning ratio.
lbs
Total Marinade
1.00 cups
Acid (vinegar, citrus, wine)0.25 cups
Oil0.50 cups
Seasoning/Aromatics0.25 cups
How Marinade Amounts Are Calculated
Formula
Total Marinade = Meat Weight (lbs) x Coverage Factor
The standard ratio is about 1/2 cup of marinade per pound of meat.
Classic Marinade Ratio
Marinating Times
Example Calculation
Marinade for 2 lbs of chicken thighs, standard coverage.
- 01Total marinade = 2 x 0.5 = 1 cup.
- 02Acid (vinegar/citrus) = 1 x 0.25 = 0.25 cups (4 tbsp).
- 03Oil = 1 x 0.50 = 0.50 cups (8 tbsp).
- 04Seasoning = 1 x 0.25 = 0.25 cups (4 tbsp).
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