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Cake Pan Converter

Convert cake recipes between different pan sizes and shapes for perfect baking results

Convert Between Cake Pan Sizes

Recipe Pan Size

Your Pan Size

Conversion Results

Enter pan dimensions to calculate the conversion ratio

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Common Pan Sizes

Round Pans

6" × 2"4 cups
8" × 2"7 cups
9" × 2"9 cups
10" × 2"11 cups

Rectangular Pans

11" × 7" × 2"10.5 cups
13" × 9" × 2"16 cups
8" × 8" × 2"8 cups
9" × 9" × 2"10 cups

Baking Tips

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Fill pans only 1/2 to 2/3 full to prevent overflow

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Use cake tester or toothpick to check doneness

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Measure pans at the top rim, not the bottom

Deeper pans need longer baking times

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Dark pans bake faster than light-colored ones

Understanding Cake Pan Conversion

How Pan Conversion Works

Cake pan conversion is based on the volume relationship between two pans. When you change pan sizes, you need to adjust the recipe proportionally to maintain the same cake height and texture.

Volume vs. Area Calculations

  • Volume: Used when pan heights are different
  • Area: Used when pan heights are the same
  • Round pans: Area = π × radius²
  • Rectangular pans: Area = length × width

Baking Time Adjustments

Baking time doesn't scale linearly with recipe size. Here are general guidelines:

  • Larger pans: May need 10-25% more time
  • Smaller pans: May need 10-25% less time
  • Same height: Time remains similar
  • Always test: Use toothpick for doneness

Pro Tip: Start checking for doneness 10-15 minutes before the original recipe time when using different pan sizes.

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