Pans & Yields
Convert between pan sizes, calculate batter volumes, and get adjusted bake times when switching pan shapes.
9x13 to 8x8 Pan Conversion
A 9x13 pan holds 117 sq in; an 8x8 holds 64 sq in. Use half the recipe when converting 9x13 to 8x8. Full math, baking time adjustments, and common recipe examples.
Bundt Pan Conversion: Size, Volume, and Substitutes
Standard Bundt pan holds 12 cups. Two 9-inch round layers make only 8 cups — not enough. Use a recipe that yields 10–12 cups. Full size table and pan substitutes.
How to Make Cupcakes From a Cake Recipe
Fill standard cupcake liners 2/3 full (about 3–4 tbsp batter). A 9x13 cake recipe makes 24 standard cupcakes. Bake at the same temperature for 18–22 minutes.
Loaf Pan Sizes: Which Size for Which Recipe?
Standard loaf pan is 9x5 inches (8.5 cups / 2 L volume). An 8.5x4.5-inch pan holds about 6 cups. Full size table, volume comparison, and which recipes fit which pan.
Round to Square Pan Conversion
A 9-inch round pan has 63.6 sq in; a 9x9 square has 81 sq in. Going round to square, use 1.27× the recipe. Going square to round, use 0.79×. Full table with areas.
Sheet Pan Sizes: Full, Half, Quarter, and Jelly Roll
A half sheet pan is 18x13 inches (234 sq in) — the standard home baker's pan. Full sheets are commercial. Quarter sheets are 13x9 inches. Full area table and uses.