Cake Pan Size Converter
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Cake Pan Size Converter works
Multiplier = (your pan diameter ÷ recipe pan diameter)². Check the cake sooner when the batter is thinner, and later when it is deeper. Example: with Pan size in recipe 20 cm, and Your pan size 23 cm, the result is Recipe multiplier = 1.32; Area of recipe pan (cm²) = 314.16; Area of your pan (cm²) = 415.48.
Inputs and results
The Cake Pan Size Converter takes 2 inputs and gives 3 results.
What you enter
- Pan size in recipe (cm) — starts at 20.
- Your pan size (cm) — starts at 23.
What you get
- Recipe multiplier
- Area of recipe pan (cm²)
- Area of your pan (cm²)
Example: Cake Pan Size Converter with the starting values
With pan size in recipe 20 cm and your pan size 23 cm, the calculator returns:
| Recipe multiplier | 1.32 |
|---|---|
| Area of recipe pan (cm²) | 314.16 |
| Area of your pan (cm²) | 415.48 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Cake Pan Size Converter FAQ
How do I use the Cake Pan Size Converter?
Enter pan size in recipe and your pan size in the fields, then read recipe multiplier, area of recipe pan (cm²) and area of your pan (cm²) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Cake Pan Size Converter calculate?
Scale a recipe when you change the round pan size. It returns recipe multiplier, area of recipe pan (cm²) and area of your pan (cm²) from the 2 values you provide.
What values does the Cake Pan Size Converter start with?
It opens with pan size in recipe 20 cm and your pan size 23 cm so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Cake Pan Size Converter free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Cake Pan Size Converter for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.