Pan Size Converter
Switching pan shapes changes how thick your batter sits, which changes how long it needs to bake. Enter your original and new pan to scale the recipe and estimate a new bake time.
How this works
Cake and bar recipes are calibrated to fill a pan to a certain depth. Converting between pan sizes and shapes means calculating each pan's surface area, then scaling the recipe by the ratio of the new area to the old one. Because a thinner layer of batter bakes faster than a thicker one, bake time is adjusted in the opposite direction of the area change.
Source: Pan area-based conversion is the standard approach recommended by baking references including King Arthur Baking's pan substitution guidance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a round cake recipe to a rectangular pan?
Calculate the area of your round pan (π × radius²) and the area of the rectangular pan (length × width), then scale every ingredient by the ratio of the new area to the old one.
Why does bake time change when I change pan size?
Batter depth changes even when the recipe amount doesn't. A larger pan spreads the same batter thinner, so it bakes faster; a smaller, deeper pan needs more time for the center to cook through.
Is pan area the only thing that matters, not volume?
Area is the most useful measure for typical cake/bar pans of similar depth, since batter is poured to a similar fill level. For very differently shaped pans (like a bundt vs. a sheet pan), also compare volume capacity and use your judgment on fill depth.
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