Cake Pan Volume Calculator
Pan volume (cups + mL) from dimensions. Use for batter capacity (typical fill 2/3).
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How to use this calculator
- Pick pan shape.
- Enter dimensions in inches.
- Read full + 2/3 capacity.
- Match to your recipe yield.
About this calculator
Cakes rise 30-50% during baking, so most cake recipes call for 2/3-full pans. A 9" × 2" round holds ~10.2 cups total, batter fill ~6.8 cups. Comparing your recipe's batter yield to pan capacity tells you if it fits. Loaf pans: standard "9×5" is 8 cups full, 5.3 cups for batter — that's why most quick breads call for 9×5 specifically. For pans you don't recognize, fill with water and measure directly to verify.
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