Essential Bakeware Conversion Chart
There’s always a work-around when you don’t have the equipment a recipe specifies. Use this quick reference guide when substituting baking pans if you don't have the right one.
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| Standard Bakeware | Volume | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 9x13x2 baking pan | 14 cups | 2 (9-inch) round cake pans 3 (8-inch) round cake pans 24-36 cupcakes |
| 10-inch Bundt pan | 10-12 cups | 9x13-inch baking pan 2 (8-inch) round cake pans 1 (10-inch) springform pan 18-24 cupcakes |
| 9x2.5-inch springform pan | 10 cups | 1 (10-inch) round cake pan 2 (9-inch) round cake pans 1-2 (8-inch) round cake pans 18-24 cupcakes |
| 9x2-inch square baking pan | 10 cups | 1 (10-inch) round cake pan 2 (9-inch) round cake pan 9x2.5-inch springform pan 18-24 cupcakes |
| 9x5x1½-inch loaf pan | 8 cups | 1 (9x2-inch) deep dish pie plate 1 (9-inch) round cake pan 1 (9-inch) square baking pan 1 (8-inch) square baking pan 12-18 cupcakes |
| 8x2-inch square baking pan | 8 cups | 1 (9x2-inch) deep dish pie plate 1 (9-inch) round cake pan 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan 12-18 cupcakes |
| 9x2-inch round cake pan | 8 cups | 1 (9x2-inch) deep dish pie plate 1 (8-inch) square baking pan 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan 12-18 cupcakes |
| 8x2-inch round cake pan | 6 cups | 1 (9-inch) round cake pan 6-9 cupcakes |
Conversion Tips
*If you have to use a larger pan than called for, cake batter will spread thinner and therefore bake faster. Check for doneness earlier than the stated time to avoid overbaking.
*Fill pans up to two-thirds full, unless stated otherwise in the recipe. This will prevent batter from overflowing during the baking process.
*When using glass or dark metal pans, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F. Glass pans take longer to heat up but hold onto heat longer than metal pans. Dark metal pans conduct heat faster than glass or light coloured pans.