Enter the amount of flour, sugar, and butter in cups to determine the cookie ratio. This calculator helps in achieving the perfect balance for your cookie recipe.

Cookie Ratio Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cookie ratio.

Ratio = (Ingredient / Total) * 100

Variables:

  • Ingredient is the amount of flour, sugar, or butter in cups.
  • Total is the sum of the amounts of flour, sugar, and butter.

To calculate the cookie ratio, divide the amount of each ingredient by the total amount of all ingredients and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage. This will give you the ratio of each ingredient in the cookie recipe.

What is a Cookie Ratio?

A cookie ratio represents the proportion of flour, sugar, and butter used in a cookie recipe. This ratio is crucial for achieving the desired texture and flavor of the cookies. A common cookie ratio is 3:2:1 for flour, sugar, and butter, respectively, but this can vary depending on the type of cookie being made.

How to Calculate Cookie Ratio?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Cookie Ratio.


  1. First, measure the amount of flour, sugar, and butter in cups.
  2. Next, add the amounts of flour, sugar, and butter to find the total.
  3. Then, use the formula for each ingredient: Ratio = (Ingredient / Total) * 100.
  4. Finally, calculate the percentage ratio for flour, sugar, and butter.
  5. After calculating the ratios, compare them to the desired cookie recipe ratio.

Example Problem : 

Use the following amounts as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Flour = 2.5 cups

Sugar = 1 cup

Butter = 1 cup