How do I scale each ingredient to a target batch size and show the actual measured quantity after the chosen scale increment?
Round each ingredient to the nearest scale step. Recipes with sensitive ratios require the maker’s review.
Open Batch Recipe SheetTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Batch Recipe Sheet. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Ingredient | Base grams | Base portions | Target portions | Scale step grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 420 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| Cocoa | 37 | 12 | 18 | 1 |
Example result
Cocoa · Weigh · 56 g on scale; exact 55.5 g for 18 portions. Adjustment 0.5 g.
Who uses this?
Small-batch food makers. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed direct repeat ordering for an independent restaurant idea for small-batch food makers. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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