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4x 1/2 cup — Recipe Scaling Guide

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1/2 cup × 4 = 4 1/2 cups

Original recipe (1x): 1/2 cup

Overview

How to scale 1/2 cup to 4 1/2 cups. Recipe doubling and tripling made easy.

Key Details

  • 1/2 cup × 4 = 4 1/2 cups
  • Original recipe (1x): 1/2 cup
  • Doubled (2x): 2/2 cup
  • Tripled (3x): 3/2 cup

Why This Matters

  • Scaling recipes up or down is a common cooking need
  • Doubling or halving requires simple multiplication
  • Baking recipes need precise scaling for best results

How To

  1. 1Multiply each ingredient by 4
  2. 2For baking: scale leavening agents slightly less (use 1.75x for 2x recipes)
  3. 3Adjust cooking time — larger volumes may need more time
  4. 4Use the same oven temperature unless noted otherwise

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Frequently Asked Questions

4 × 1/2 cup = 4 1/2 cups.