Cooking Calculators
Essential kitchen tools for home cooks and professional chefs. Convert recipes, calculate serving sizes, convert cooking measurements, and plan meals with our comprehensive collection of cooking calculators.
Recipe Converter
Scale recipes up or down for different serving sizes with accurate ingredient adjustments
Turkey Cooking Calculator
Calculate perfect turkey roasting times based on weight and preparation method
Coffee Ratio Calculator
Calculate perfect coffee to water ratios for any brewing method
Cooking Unit Converter
Convert between cups, tablespoons, ounces, grams, and other cooking measurements
Meat Thawing Calculator
Calculate safe thawing times for frozen meat using different methods
Dough Calculator
Calculate perfect pizza and bread dough recipes using baker's percentages
Serving Size Calculator
Calculate portions and serving sizes for parties, events, and meal planning
Ingredient Substitution
Find substitutes for common cooking and baking ingredients
Canning Calculator
Calculate safe processing times and pressure for home canning
Cooking Time Calculator
Calculate cooking times for different temperatures, weights, and cooking methods
Baking Converter
Convert baking measurements and adjust recipes for altitude and pan sizes
Nutrition Calculator
Calculate calories, macros, and nutritional information for recipes
Why Use Cooking Calculators?
Recipe Scaling Made Easy
Recipes serve specific numbers of people, but your needs vary. Recipe converters automatically adjust all ingredients when you scale from 4 to 12 servings. Manual calculation risks errors - forgetting to scale one ingredient ruins the dish. Calculators handle fractions, decimals, and unit conversions simultaneously.
Measurement Conversion
International recipes use different units. European recipes list grams and milliliters while American recipes use cups and ounces. Cooking unit converters translate between systems instantly. Weight measurements (grams, ounces) are more accurate than volume (cups, tablespoons), especially for baking where precision matters.
Portion Planning
Serving size calculators prevent food waste and ensure enough for everyone. Hosting 20 guests? Calculate exactly how much chicken, rice, and vegetables to buy. Party planning tools account for appetizers, main courses, sides, and desserts with proper portions per person based on meal type and guest count.
Cooking Time Accuracy
Cooking time calculators adjust for weight, temperature changes, and cooking method. A 4-pound chicken takes different time than 6 pounds. Temperature conversions help when your recipe says 180°C but your oven shows Fahrenheit. Timing calculators prevent undercooked or overcooked food.
Kitchen Conversion Guide
Common Cooking Conversions
Temperature Conversions
Kitchen Tips for Better Results
Measuring Dry vs Wet Ingredients
Use dry measuring cups for flour, sugar, and grains. Fill to the rim and level off with a straight edge. Use liquid measuring cups with spouts for water, milk, and oil. Set on counter and read at eye level for accuracy. Mixing up dry and wet measures can throw off recipes by 10-20%.
Baking Precision
Baking requires exact measurements - chemistry matters. Too much flour makes dry cakes. Too little makes them collapse. Use a kitchen scale for best results. Weigh flour, sugar, and butter rather than measuring by volume. Professional bakers always use weight measurements for consistent results.
Recipe Testing
When scaling recipes up, taste and adjust seasonings. Doubling a recipe doesn't always mean doubling salt and spices. When halving recipes, round measurements sensibly. 1/3 cup halved is slightly less than 3 tablespoons, not exactly 2.67 tablespoons. Use judgment with very small amounts.