Recipe Scaler Calculator — Formula
## How to Scale a Recipe
Divide the desired servings by the original servings to get a multiplier. Apply it to every ingredient.
### Formula
**Scale Factor = Desired Servings / Original Servings**
**Scaled Amount = Original Amount x Scale Factor**
Divide the desired servings by the original servings to get a multiplier. Apply it to every ingredient.
### Formula
**Scale Factor = Desired Servings / Original Servings**
**Scaled Amount = Original Amount x Scale Factor**
Esempio Risolto
A recipe serves 4 and calls for 2 cups of flour. You need 10 servings.
- Scale factor = 10 / 4 = 2.5
- Scaled flour = 2 x 2.5 = 5.0 cups