Калькулятор Порций
Корректируйте количества рецептов в зависимости от количества порций.
Калькулятор Порций
Корректируйте количества рецептов в зависимости от количества порций.
How to Calculate and Adjust Recipe Portions
Adapting a recipe for more or fewer people is a common cooking challenge. Whether you're doubling a recipe for a dinner party or halving it for two, our calculator helps you adjust every ingredient with precision.
The Rule of Proportionality
The basic principle is simple: if you double the servings, double every ingredient. However, it's not always that straightforward. Cooking times, pan sizes, and certain ingredients like spices or leavening agents don't scale proportionally.
Adjusting Cooking Times
When doubling a recipe, cooking time doesn't double. Increase by about 25-50%. For cakes, check doneness with a toothpick. For roasts, use a meat thermometer.
Exceptions to Proportionality
Some ingredients don't scale proportionally: baking powder (increase by 75% when doubling), salt (increase by 75%), strong spices (increase by 50-75%). Garlic and onions can often be slightly reduced when tripling a recipe.
Chef's Tips
- 1Keep written notes when modifying a recipe — note what worked for next time.
- 2If halving a recipe, use a smaller pan to maintain the same thickness.
- 3Marinades and sauces can be reduced by one-third when doubling a recipe.
- 4For eggs: if the recipe calls for 3 eggs and you're halving, beat 1 egg and use half.