Food Calculators, Converters & Kitchen Tools
Whether you are new to cooking or an experienced chef, our free calculators take the guesswork out of measurements, recipe scaling, meal planning and nutrition. Search for a tool, jump to a task below, or browse by category.
Kitchen Converters
Kitchen & Ingredient Converter
One converter for everything - weight, volume, temperature and ingredient-specific measurements, all in one place.
Cooking Measurement Converter
Say goodbye to kitchen math headaches and hello to perfectly measured ingredients every time.
Ingredient Conversion Calculator
Say goodbye to confusing conversions and hello to perfectly measured ingredients every time.
Grams to Tablespoons & Teaspoons
No more guessing or kitchen mess-ups. Quickly get the right dry ingredient conversions between grams and spoon measurements.
Kitchen Weight Converter
Convert between grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms and more, in either direction.
Volume Converter
Stop worrying about pints versus litres or counting tablespoons in a cup. Convert any cooking volume instantly.
Celsius to Fahrenheit Converter
Enter your temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit and let the converter handle the rest. Essential for following international recipes.
Length Converter
Convert centimetres, inches and other length measurements for baking tins and cooking equipment.
Recipe Scaling & Baking
Recipe Scaling Calculator
Scale any recipe up or down to the exact number of servings you need, with every ingredient recalculated automatically.
Baking Recipe Scaling Calculator
Scale baking recipes without throwing off the ratios that make cakes, bread and pastry work.
Cake Pan Size Converter
Switch between round, square and loaf pans and get an adjusted bake time for the pan you actually own.
Food Cost Calculator
Add your ingredients, quantities and prices to calculate the exact cost of any recipe. Great for meal planning and budgeting.
Rice, Dal & Indian Cooking
Rice to Water Ratio Calculator
Get the right rice-to-water ratio for the exact quantity and type of rice you are cooking.
Dal to Water Ratio Calculator
Work out the right water quantity for the dal you are cooking, adjusted for the consistency you want.
Dosa & Idli Batter Calculator
Scale rice and urad dal quantities for a batch of dosa or idli batter, sized to how many you need.
Biryani Quantity Calculator
Work out rice, meat or vegetables and spice quantities for biryani, scaled to your guest count.
Roti & Chapati Quantity Calculator
Figure out how much atta and how many rotis or chapatis you need for the number of people you are feeding.
Pressure Cooker Time Calculator
Get whistle counts and cooking times for common Indian dishes in a pressure cooker.
Party & Meal Planning
Party Food Quantity Calculator
Work out how much food to prepare for a party, based on guest count and how many dishes you are serving.
Festival Menu Planner
Plan a balanced festival menu with mains, sides and sweets, scaled to your household or guest list.
Meal Prep Timeline Planner
Get a step-by-step prep timeline so every dish is ready to serve at the same time.
Pasta Portion Calculator
Work out exactly how much dry or fresh pasta to cook per person, with no leftovers or shortfalls.
Cooking & Preparation
Cooking Time Adjustment Calculator
Adjust cooking times when you change quantity, pan size, or oven type.
Marination Time Calculator
Get a recommended marination time based on your protein and the marinade you are using.
Defrosting Time Calculator
Work out how long it safely takes to defrost meat, fish or vegetables using the method you have time for.
Cooking Oil Selector
Find the right cooking oil for your dish and cooking method, based on smoke point and flavour.
Ingredients, Spices & Flavours
Ingredient Substitution Finder
Missing an ingredient mid-recipe? Find the best substitute instantly, without changing the character of the dish.
Spice Substitution Calculator
Missing a spice mid-recipe? Find the best substitute instantly. Never let a missing ingredient stop you from cooking.
Spice & Flavour Pairing Guide
Look up which spices and flavours work well together, and which dishes typically use them.
Nutrition
Indian Ingredient Glossaries
Indian recipes often use regional ingredient names that may be unfamiliar outside India, and the same ingredient can have different names across Indian languages. Use these glossaries to identify spices, vegetables and other cooking ingredients across English and Indian languages, then find recipes that use them.
How Our Food Calculators Work
A quick note on what to expect from the numbers above, so you can use them with confidence.
Estimates, not exact science
Our calculators give you a reliable starting point. Results are estimates based on standard cooking references, not a guaranteed exact outcome for every stove, pan or ingredient batch.
Ingredient density varies
A cup of packed brown sugar and a cup of sifted flour do not weigh the same. Where it matters, our converters use standard density values, but brands and freshness can shift the numbers slightly.
Portion sizes are a starting point
Party and meal planning tools use typical portion sizes. Big eaters, small children, or a menu with many side dishes will change how far each quantity actually goes.
Food safety still matters
Defrosting, marination and cooking time tools give general guidance. Always confirm meat, poultry and seafood have reached a safe internal temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these food calculators free to use?
Yes. Every calculator, converter and glossary on this page is free, with no sign-up required.
How accurate are the conversion results?
They are accurate for standard ingredients and typical kitchen conditions. Ingredient brand, freshness, altitude and equipment can all cause small real-world variations, so treat results as a reliable starting point rather than an exact guarantee.
Do the tools work on mobile?
Yes. Every calculator on this page is built to work on phones, tablets and desktop screens alike.
Why do some calculators focus on Indian cooking specifically?
Ratios for rice, dal, batter and spice quantities behave differently across cuisines, so we built tools calibrated to Indian cooking methods rather than relying on generic conversions.
I could not find a calculator I need. Can you add one?
Get in touch through our contact page with what you are looking for, and we will consider it for a future update.