Scale quantities for more or fewer servings
Convert an ingredient list to a different number of people, with notes on where simple multiplying does not work.
- Type
- Prompt
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- about 3 min
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- 4 people
- 2 people
- 6 people
- one baking tray
- one 26 cm springform tin
- 10 people
- 1 person
- 3 people
- half a baking tray
- one 20 cm springform tin
Your prompt
Convert this ingredient list from [Original servings] to [Target servings]. Ingredients: [Ingredient list] Give the new list in quantities that are easy to measure (no 0.37 eggs). Point out where baking time, spices, pan size or cooking time do not simply scale along.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Claude Prices and limits
- Gemini Prices and limits
How to use it
- Fill in the fields or tap a suggestion. Leave out names, addresses and other personal data.
- Copy the finished prompt into a tool of your choice.
- Recalculate one ingredient yourself as a check and season to taste at the end.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Claude Free plan
- Gemini Free plan
- Mistral AI / Le Chat Free plan
Why does this work?
Measurable quantities make the list usable in the kitchen. The notes on spices and cooking time prevent typical scaling mistakes.
Tips
- Baking needs precision; weigh rather than estimate with cups.