Scoop Size and Gastronorm Pan Volume Calculator
A scoop size and pan volume calculator helps you portion consistently. Pick a scoop number to see its volume in ml, enter a target portion to find the nearest scoop, or choose a Gastronorm pan and depth to see its nominal volume and footprint.
How to read your result
- Scoop size: a scoop number is roughly how many level scoops fill one US quart (946 ml), so a number 8 scoop is about 118 ml.
- Nearest scoop: enter a target portion in ml and read the closest scoop number.
- Pan nominal volume: length times width times depth. Real capacity is lower because the walls slope and you never fill to the brim.
- Scoops vary slightly by maker. Check yours with water, and weigh what a pan really holds.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a scoop number mean?
It is the approximate number of level scoops that fill one US quart. A higher number means a smaller scoop.
Why is my pan smaller than the nominal volume?
Nominal volume is a calculation from outside dimensions. Sloping walls and the space you leave at the top reduce what the pan holds in practice.
Should I use scoops for every dish?
Use them where a fixed volume suits the food, such as rice, mash, batters and cookie dough. Use weight for anything dense or uneven.
How to use this tool
- Pick a scoop number to see its volume in ml and US fluid ounces.
- Or enter your target portion in ml to find the nearest scoop.
- Pick a Gastronorm pan size and enter the depth in mm.
- Read the nominal volume and footprint.
- Test your scoop and pan with water and record the real volume.
- Put the scoop number on the recipe card so every cook portions the same.
