Cookie Scoop Calculator — Perfect Cookie Portions Every Time

Cookie Scoop Calculator

Calculate the perfect cookie scoop size, dough quantities, and baking measurements for consistent cookies. Get precise baking instructions and yield estimates.

Step 1: Cookie Details

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Cookie Measurements

Standard cookie dough amounts: Small cookies = 0.5-1 oz, Medium = 1-2 oz, Large = 2-3 oz, Jumbo = 3-4 oz. Adjust based on your preference.

Step 2: Scoop Details

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About Cookie Scoops

Cookie scoops ensure uniform size and even baking. Common sizes: #60 scoop = 1 Tbsp, #40 = 1.5 Tbsp, #24 = 2 Tbsp, #16 = 4 Tbsp (¼ cup).

Cookie Scoop Calculation Results

Summary
Scoop Equivalents
Baking Instructions

Perfect Scoop Size

1.5 Tbsp
Approx. 24 cookies from 36 oz dough
Dough Per Cookie
1.5 oz
Baking Sheets Needed
2 sheets
Scoop Number
#40
Baked Size
3 inches

Cookie Scoop Size Equivalents

#60 Scoop
1 Tbsp
Yields: 36 cookies
#40 Scoop
1.5 Tbsp
Yields: 24 cookies
#24 Scoop
2 Tbsp
Yields: 18 cookies
#16 Scoop
4 Tbsp
Yields: 9 cookies

Scoop Conversion Guide

Cookie scoop numbers refer to how many level scoops make one quart. Lower numbers mean larger scoops. #60 = 60 scoops per quart, #40 = 40 scoops per quart, etc.

Baking Time & Temperature Guide

Baking Formula

Baking Time = Base Time + (Scoop Size Factor × Cookie Type Factor)

Small cookies (1 Tbsp): 8-10 mins, Medium (1.5-2 Tbsp): 10-12 mins, Large (3-4 Tbsp): 12-15 mins. Adjust for cookie type: chocolate chip = standard, sugar = less time, shortbread = more time.

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