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Brownie Calculator — Pan Size to Recipe Scaling

Scale brownie batter for any pan size with fudgy, cakey, or chewy style options

Servings

16

Butter

168g

Cocoa

60g

Brownie Recipe

Butter
168g
Sugar
180g
Cocoa
60g
Flour
72g
Eggs
2
Servings
16

Composition

Sugar180g
Butter168g
Flour72g
Cocoa60g

What You'll Need

Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9x13 Baking Pan, Rectangular Cake Pan, Gray

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Wilton Platinum Non-Stick Square Cake Pan - Baking Pan for Brownies & Small Cakes - Made Without PFAS - Dishwasher Safe & Offers Even Heat Distribution - 9 x 9 x 2 Inch

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Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper, 25 Count per Pack (Pack of 4), 100 Sheets Total

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Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 9x13 Baking Pan, Rectangular Cake Pan, Gray

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Wilton Platinum Non-Stick Square Cake Pan - Baking Pan for Brownies & Small Cakes - Made Without PFAS - Dishwasher Safe & Offers Even Heat Distribution - 9 x 9 x 2 Inch

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Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper, 25 Count per Pack (Pack of 4), 100 Sheets Total

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Example Calculations

18×8 Fudgy Brownies

Inputs

Pan8×8 in
StyleFudgy

Result

Servings16
Butter168g
Sugar180g
Cocoa60g

8×8 pan, scale = 1.0. Total batter = 600g. Butter = 600 × 28% = 168g. Sugar = 600 × 30% = 180g. Cocoa = 600 × 10% = 60g. Servings = 64/4 = 16.

29×13 Cakey Brownies

Inputs

Pan9×13 in
StyleCakey

Result

Servings29
Butter220g
Sugar308g
Flour242g

9×13 pan area = 117 sq in. Scale = 117/64 = 1.83. Total batter = 600 × 1.83 = 1098g. Cakey: butter 20% = 220g. Sugar 28% = 308g. Flour 22% = 242g. Servings = 117/4 = 29.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

The difference is in the fat-to-flour ratio. Fudgy brownies use 28% butter and only 12% flour, creating a dense, moist texture. Cakey brownies use 20% butter and 22% flour, giving a lighter, cake-like crumb. Chewy brownies split the difference at 24% butter and 16% flour.

  • Fudgy: 28% butter, 12% flour, 16% egg—dense and moist
  • Cakey: 20% butter, 22% flour, 14% egg—light crumb
  • Chewy: 24% butter, 16% flour, 14% egg—best of both
  • More fat = fudgier, more flour = cakier
  • Cocoa: 8–10% for chocolate intensity
StyleButterFlourCocoa
Fudgy28%12%10%
Cakey20%22%8%
Chewy24%16%9%
Q

How do I scale brownies to different pan sizes?

Scale by pan area ratio. An 8×8 pan (64 sq in) is the standard. A 9×13 pan (117 sq in) needs 1.83× the batter. The calculator handles this automatically. Keep batter depth around 1 inch for best results.

  • 8×8 in: standard base recipe (64 sq in)
  • 9×9 in: 1.27× the recipe (81 sq in)
  • 9×13 in: 1.83× the recipe (117 sq in)
  • 11×7 in: 1.20× the recipe (77 sq in)
  • Keep batter about 1 inch deep for even baking
Q

How many brownies per pan?

An 8×8 pan yields about 16 brownies cut 2×2 inches. A 9×13 pan yields about 24–30 brownies. For thicker bar-style brownies, cut larger squares (3×3 inches) for about 9 per 8×8 pan.

  • 8×8 pan: 16 brownies (2×2 in cuts)
  • 9×9 pan: 20 brownies (2×2 in cuts)
  • 9×13 pan: 24–30 brownies
  • Bar-style: 9 per 8×8 (3×3 in cuts)
  • Cool completely before cutting for clean edges
Q

Should I use cocoa powder or melted chocolate?

Cocoa powder gives a more intense, drier chocolate flavor and is easier to scale precisely. Melted chocolate adds richness and a smoother texture. Many recipes use both. This calculator uses cocoa powder for simplicity—add 30g melted chocolate per 100g batter for extra richness.

  • Cocoa powder: intense flavor, easier to measure
  • Melted chocolate: richer, smoother texture
  • Many recipes combine both for depth
  • Dutch-process cocoa is milder than natural
  • Reduce flour by 15g if adding melted chocolate

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Last Updated: Jul 13, 2026

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