Cake Pan Size Converter (by Area)
Convert between round, square, rectangular pans by surface area. Same depth implied.
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How to use this calculator
- Set "from" pan dimensions.
- Set "to" pan dimensions.
- Multiply recipe ingredients by the ratio.
- Adjust bake time slightly: shallower pan = faster bake.
About this calculator
Pan substitution works on surface area when depths match. A round 9" pan has area π × 4.5² ≈ 63.6 in²; a square 8" pan is 64 in² — close enough that the swap is 1:1. But a 9×13 rectangle (117 in²) and a round 9" (63.6 in²) differ ~1.84×, so scale recipe by that factor. Always match pan depth too — same area but deeper pan needs longer baking time. For volumetric (loaf, bundt) shapes, use cake-pan-volume instead.
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