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Cake Pan Conversion Table: Recipe scale factor by Original pan diameter

Reference table of recipe scale factor for Cake Pan Conversion across a range of original pan diameter values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This cake pan conversion reference table shows the recipe scale factor for a range of original pan diameter values, assuming a new pan diameter of 10 in. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Cake Pan Conversion Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Original pan diameterRecipe scale factor
2 in25.000
4 in6.250
6 in2.778
8 in1.563
12 in0.694
16 in0.391
24 in0.174
40 in0.063
56 in0.032
80 in0.016

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your original pan diameter and read across to the recipe scale factor. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Cake Pan Conversion Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Cake Pan Conversion Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Cake Pan Conversion Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common original pan diameter values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Cake Pan Conversion Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.