Half Recipe Calculator
Quickly halve any recipe ingredient amount.
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Halving a recipe is the most common scaling task in home cooking. Whether you are cooking for one or two instead of a family, this calculator gives you the halved amount instantly. Remember that halving baking times is not always necessary - check doneness earlier instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Half of 3/4 cup is 3/8 cup, which is 6 tablespoons. Use a 1/4 cup measure plus 2 tablespoons for the most practical measurement.
Half of 1/3 cup is approximately 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons. There is no standard measuring cup for 1/6 cup.
Not usually. Halved recipes in smaller pans may need 5-10 minutes less time, but always check doneness rather than relying on halved time.
Beat the egg and use half the volume (about 1.5 tablespoons). For baking, some recipes work fine with 1 egg yolk as a substitute for half an egg.
Half of 2.5 cups is 1.25 cups, which is 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons.