Cake Serving Size

Estimate slices from pan size and portion width.

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Formula

servings ≈ area ÷ portion²

Round cakes use πr²; square uses side². Assumes uniform height and slice width defines portion area.

Worked example

A 20 cm round, 8 cm tall cake with 5 cm slices yields about a dozen wedding-style portions.

Where this can give the wrong answer

  • Party vs wedding slice widths differ — adjust portion cm.
  • Multi-tier cakes need per-tier calculation.
  • Irregular shapes underestimate servings.

FAQ

Wedding: ~2.5×5 cm; party: ~3.8×5 cm — set portion to match your style.