This recipe converter reference table shows the scaled ingredient amount for a range of original servings values, assuming a desired servings of 8 and an ingredient amount of 200. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Recipe Converter Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Original servings | Scaled ingredient amount | Scaling factor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,600.00 | 8.000 |
| 2 | 800.00 | 4.000 |
| 3 | 533.33 | 2.667 |
| 4 | 400.00 | 2.000 |
| 6 | 266.67 | 1.333 |
| 8 | 200.00 | 1.000 |
| 12 | 133.33 | 0.667 |
| 20 | 80.00 | 0.400 |
| 28 | 57.14 | 0.286 |
| 40 | 40.00 | 0.200 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your original servings and read across to the scaled ingredient amount. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Recipe Converter Calculator for a precise answer.
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