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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Keto Baking Tips

    Baking Pan Conversion Charts

    Published: May 23, 2022· Modified: Jun 20, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    These quick baking pan conversion charts will show you exactly how much each cake tin will hold and tips on how to adjust baking times.

    Discover how to adapt recipes to fit certain cake pans, how to substitute cake pans, standard baking measurements, and how many cups of cake batter you need for almost any baking dish.

    baking pan conversion charts
    How to convert loaf pans, round pans, and cake pans.

    If you are new here, you may want to print a copy of the cooking conversion charts. You'll discover kitchen conversions for metric/imperial, tablespoon to ml, temperatures, and even international ingredient names. So no more guessing what a recipe needs.

    Jump to:
    • Baking guides 101
    • Baking pan conversion chart
    • Common baking pan sizes - inches, cm, cups, ml
    • Cupcake pan sizes - inches, cm, cups, ml
    • How to substitute cake pans
    • Adapting recipes to fit certain cake pans
    • Baking pans FAQ
    • Easy baking recipes

    These baking pan conversions charts make it simple if you need to know how much cake batter per pan.

    It will show you exactly how much cake batter each will hold. Loaf pan, round cake pan, square pan, bundt pan, cupcakes, and even a jelly roll pan.

    Baking guides 101

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    • measuring butter conversion charts
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    • Cooking conversion charts (cups, pounds, grams, ounces)
    • How to measure butter (5 easy methods)
    • Egg conversion charts (and the best egg substitutes)
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    • Kitchen conversion charts (pounds, grams, ounces, cups)
    • Should you cook by cups or weight?

    Baking pan conversion chart

    Using the conversion chart for any cake pan size, you can find how different cake pans have the equivalent volume for your baking recipes.

    For example, a 9-inch x 2-inch round pan will hold 8 cups (1.9 liters), which is the equivalent of a loaf pan 9-inch x 5-inch x 3-inch, and an 8-inch square pan.

    When you swap baking dishes for the same volume, you may need to adjust the baking time because the dimensions, the height, and depth of the cake batter will have changed.

    Common baking pan sizes - inches, cm, cups, ml

    baking pan conversion charts

    These charts show you how much batter your baking dish or cake pan will hold.

    Different baking pan sizes can be used for your cake recipe using the following pan substitutions.

    Bundt pans volume will vary depending on design and shape.

    Type of panSize (inch)Size (cm)CupsVolume
    Round pan6 x 215cm x 5cm4 cups950ml
    8 x 220cm x 5cm6 cups1.4 liters
    9 x 223cm x 5cm8 cups1.9 liters
    Square pan8 x 8 x 220cm x 20cm x 5cm8 cups1.9 liters
    9 x 9 x 223cm x 23cm x 5cm10 cups2.4 liters
    10 x 10 x 225cm x 25cm x 5cm12 cups2.8 liters
    Rectangle11 x 7 x 228cm x 18cm x 5cm10 cups2.4 liters
    13 x 9 x 233cm x 23xm x 5cm14 cups3.3 liters
    Loaf pans8 x 4 x 320cm x 10cm x 8cm4 cups950ml
    9 x 5 x 323cm x 13cm x 8cm8 cups1.9 liters
    Bundt pan10 x 325cm x 8cm10 cups2.4 liters
    Springform pan9 x 2.523cm x 6cm10 cups2.4 liters
    10 x 2.525cm x 6cm12 cups2.8 liters
    Jelly roll pans10 x 1527cm x 39cm x 2.5cm10 cups2.4 liters
    12 x 1732cm x 44cm x 2.5cm12 cups2.8 liters
    How to convert baking pans
    • Variety pack of round springform cake pans
    • Variety pack of square cake pans
    • Loaf pans

    Cupcake pan sizes - inches, cm, cups, ml

    The size of cupcake tins can vary considerably, but these are considered to be standard cupcake size, standard mini-cupcake size, and a regular muffin tin.

    Type of panCupsVolume
    Mini cupcakes¼ cup60ml
    Cupcakes⅓ - ½ cup80ml - 120ml
    Jumbo muffins½ - ⅔ cup120ml - 180ml
    How to convert baking pans
    • Mini cupcake baking pan
    • Silicon cupcake cake pan
    • Large muffin pans

    How to substitute cake pans

    baking pan conversion charts
    Baking dish conversion charts.

    The baking pan conversions will show you the VOLUME of cake batter, but you should only fill cake pans halfway (or two-thirds of the way) to allow the cake to rise.

    If you are making two or more multiple cake layers, always measure your cake batter evenly between the baking pans so they bake evenly to be equal heights.

    Adapting recipes to fit certain cake pans

    It's best to stick with the size of the cake tin or baking pan that the original recipe suggests using. The recipe developer will have tried various cooking times and methods to get the recipe just right.

    But let's look at how to swap baking pan sizes.

    How to substitute a smaller baking pan

    A smaller baking dish will make the cake smaller but taller. There is a risk your cake may take a long time to cook into the center.

    Some cakes will rise more than others so always choose a baking pan that is tall enough.

    If you want to use a smaller baking pan, you will need to adjust baking times according to the size and depth of your baking pan.

    How to substitute a larger baking pan

    A larger baking dish will make the cake wider and thinner. There is a risk your cake may be thin and dry.

    If you want to use larger baking dishes than the recipe calls for, you will need to reduce baking times according to the size and depth of your baking pan.

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    Baking pans FAQ

    How to measure the volume of any baking pan?

    Get a measuring cup and pour a cup of water in until the baking pan is full. Count how many cups you used.

    What's the difference between cupcakes and muffins?

    Cupcakes are lighter and fluffier than a muffin. Muffins are heavier and denser

    What is a jelly roll pan?

    A jelly roll pan is a flat sheet pan with small raised edges. It is often called and sheet pan or baking sheet.

    What is a cookie sheet?

    A cookie sheet is a flat rectangular pan with no sides or 2 small lips to help lift it from the oven rack. A cookie sheet has no sides so it is easy to slide the baked cookies off.

    Are muffin tins and cupcake tins the same size?

    Yes, cupcake tins and muffin tins are the same sizes.

    Why do some people fill empty muffin tins with water?

    If you only have enough cake batter for a few cupcakes and have empty cupcake tins, fill them with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water which will help even baking and an even heat distribution.

    What can I use instead of a jelly roll pan?

    The best jelly roll pan substitute is a baking sheet. They're both rectangular pans with raised edges. Just check the pan's dimensions to match the pan's volume.

    What are silicone cookie sheets?

    These non-stick liners can be used on cookie sheets and baking trays or sheet pans. A silicone cookie sheet can be used instead of baking parchment paper and reused again and again.

    What do I do with extra batter?

    If your pan holds less than the original recipe and you have too much batter, you can simply fill the extra cake batter in a smaller pan. Measure the leftover batter and find a smaller pan for smaller cakes, or fill cupcake cases and shorter bake time.

    What can I use instead of a 9-inch round cake pan?

    A 9-inch round cake pan will hold up to 8 cups of cake batter. You can use an 8-inch square pan, 9x5-inch loaf pan, 8-inch bundt pan, or 16 cupcakes.

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    Easy baking recipes

    Now you know all the different baking pan sizes, these are the most popular easy baking recipes to try.

    • Sugar-free meringue roulade - uses a baking sheet (jelly roll pan)
    • Sugar-free flourless chocolate fudge cake - uses two round pans and each layer is filled with keto chocolate buttercream.
    • Sugar-free keto bounty bars - uses a square pan
    • Almond flour pastry - uses pie plates
    • Almond flour bread - uses a loaf pan

    More Low-Carb Keto Baking Tips

    • How To Measure Butter (5 Idiot-Proof Methods)
    • Egg Conversion Charts (Plus Easy Egg Substitutes)
    • How To Use An Air Fryer (FREE Air Fryer Cooking Charts)
    • How To Use Low Carb Flours
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