Cake Pan Calculator

Calculate cake pan volume and recipe scaling ratios. Perfect for adjusting recipes to different pan sizes and ensuring perfect baking results.

Pan Shape & Dimensions

Select pan shape and enter dimensions to calculate volume

Select Pan Shape

Diameter (cm)

Height (cm)

Recipe Pan Volume (L) - Optional

Conversion: 1 L = 1000 cm³

Enter recipe pan volume to get scaling ratio for adjusting ingredient quantities.

Pan Volume Results

Select shape, enter dimensions and click Calculate to see volume.

Understanding Pan Volume in Baking

Why Pan Volume Matters

Pan volume determines how much batter your pan can hold and affects baking time, texture, and rise. Using the wrong pan size can result in overflow, uneven baking, or flat cakes.

Scaling Guidelines

Your pan is larger than the recipe pan - increase ingredients
Your pan is smaller than the recipe pan - reduce ingredients
Your pan is the same size as the recipe pan - use original recipe
Adjust baking time: larger pans need more time

Sample Calculations

Round Pan: 20cm × 5cm

V = π(10²)(5) = 1,571 cm³

≈ 1.571 L

Rectangle Pan: 20cm × 20cm × 5cm

V = 20 × 20 × 5 = 2,000 cm³

= 2.0 L

Ratio: 2.0 ÷ 1.571 = 1.27x