⚖️ Adjusting your recipe
Cooked.wiki makes it easy to adjust recipes to fit your needs, whether you’re cooking for one or a crowd.
Scaling Servings
Adjust recipe quantities automatically:
- Open any recipe in your collection
- Find the servings adjustment tool at the top of the ingredient list
- Use the + and - buttons or enter a specific number of servings
- All ingredient quantities will automatically recalculate
Measurement Conversions
Switch between measurement systems:
- Click the “Unit Preferences” button near the ingredients list
- Select your preferred measurement system (metric, imperial, or mixed)
- Ingredients will convert automatically while maintaining proper ratios
Half and Double Recipes
Quick scaling for common adjustments:
- Use the “½×”, “1×”, or “2×” buttons below the recipe title
- Ingredients will instantly scale to half, normal, or double portions
- Cooking times will include suggestions for adjustments when necessary
Smart Scaling
Cooked.wiki’s smart scaling handles special cases:
- Small quantities are rounded to reasonable measurements
- Temperature settings and cooking times include adjustment notes
- Non-scalable instructions are flagged with a note