Ingredient Calculator — Scale, Convert & Substitute

Scale any recipe to your desired serving size, convert between cooking units, find ingredient substitutions, and estimate nutrition — all in one free tool.

Recipe Ingredient Scaler

Paste your ingredient list, set original and desired servings, and scale instantly.

Enter one ingredient per line, e.g. "2 cups flour" or "1.5 tsp salt"

Scaled Ingredients

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Cooking Unit Converter

Convert between common cooking measurements instantly.

Quick Reference

FromToMultiply by
1 cupmL236.588
1 tbspmL14.787
1 tspmL4.929
1 oz (weight)grams28.3495
1 fl ozmL29.5735
1 lbgrams453.592

Ingredient Substitutions

Find common replacements for ingredients you don't have on hand.

Nutrition Estimator

Get calorie and macro estimates for common cooking ingredients.

Note: Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA averages. Actual values vary by brand, preparation method, and specific variety. For precise dietary planning, consult a registered dietitian or use USDA FoodData Central.

Why Use an Ingredient Calculator?

Whether you're doubling a family recipe, halving a batch of cookies, or converting a European recipe from metric to imperial, an ingredient calculator saves time and prevents costly mistakes. Our free tool handles the math so you can focus on cooking.

⚖ Recipe Scaling

Instantly scale any recipe up or down. Enter your ingredients, set the original and desired serving sizes, and get perfectly proportioned quantities. Works with fractions, decimals, and mixed units.

⚖ Unit Conversion

Convert between cups, milliliters, tablespoons, teaspoons, fluid ounces, grams, ounces, pounds, and temperature units. Essential for following international recipes or baking with precision.

⚖ Smart Substitutions

Out of an ingredient? Find common substitutions instantly. Our database covers dairy, eggs, flour, sweeteners, fats, and more — with ratio guidance for each swap.

⚖ Nutrition Estimates

Get approximate calorie and macronutrient breakdowns for 50+ common ingredients. Helpful for meal planning, portion control, and dietary tracking.

Common Cooking Conversions