9 x 5" loaf to 8 x 4" loaf
| Recipe pan | Your pan | |
|---|---|---|
| Pan | 9 x 5" loaf | 8 x 4" loaf |
| Area | 45 sq in | 32 sq in |
| Capacity | 8.6 cups | 6.1 cups |
| Multiply by | 0.71 |
- Loaf pans vary. Many pans sold as 9x5 measure 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inside. Measure the top of your pan from inside edge to inside edge and type the real size in the tool.
- Use the extra batter for muffins. Fill the liners two thirds full.
- Both pans are the same depth, so keep the oven temperature and check at about the recipe time.
Example: a plain butter cake
This is a sample ingredient list scaled for this swap. Paste your own recipe in the tool above to scale it.
| Recipe says | Use |
|---|---|
| 2 cups all-purpose flour | 1 3/8 cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 cups sugar | 1 1/8 cups sugar |
| 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter | 3/8 cup (3/4 stick) butter |
| 3 large eggs | 2 large eggs |
| 3/4 cup milk | 1/2 cup milk |
| 2 tsp baking powder | 1 1/2 tsp baking powder |
Bake time and temperature
For a recipe that bakes 35 minutes at 350°F: start checking at 33 minutes and expect it done by 37, at 350°F.
The batter depth is close to the recipe pan. Keep the same oven temperature and check at about the same time.
Fill any pan no more than two thirds full. Bake leftover batter as cupcakes.
Questions about this swap
What is the size difference between a 9x5 and an 8x4 loaf pan?
The 9x5 holds about 8.6 cups to 2 3/4 inches deep, and the 8x4 holds about 6.1 cups. That is 71% of the batter.
How do I scale three eggs to 71%?
3 eggs times 0.71 is 2 1/8, so use 2 eggs. The tool rounds eggs to the nearest half and tells you how to measure half an egg.