Calculate precise portions for batch cooking and meal prep containers
Cups, servings, or total volume
How many meal prep containers?
Enter total nutrition for entire recipe to get per-portion breakdown
This tool helps you divide batch recipes into perfect meal prep portions. Here's how to use it effectively:
Recipe makes: 10 cups total
Containers: 5 meal prep containers
Result: 2 cups per container, 0 cups leftover
Total nutrition: 2000 calories, 150g protein, 180g carbs, 60g fat
Per container: 400 calories, 30g protein, 36g carbs, 12g fat
Transfer all cooked food to a large measuring container or bowl. For liquids and semi-liquids, use liquid measuring cups. For solid foods, pack loosely into dry measuring cups and count total cups. For weight-based recipes, use a kitchen scale to weigh the total yield.
The calculator shows leftover amounts. You can either eat the leftover immediately, store it separately, or slightly overfill each container. For example, if you have 0.5 cups leftover across 5 containers, add about 1.5 tablespoons to each.
The per-portion macros are calculated by dividing total recipe nutrition by the number of containers. This assumes even distribution. For most accurate results, use a nutrition calculator or app to determine your total recipe macros first, then input them here.
Yes! Select "cups" or "ounces" as your unit. Remember that liquids need extra headspace in containers. If using 24 oz containers, plan for about 20 oz of actual liquid to prevent spills.
24 oz (3 cup) containers are the most versatile for standard meals. Buy 32 oz if you eat large portions or are bulking. Choose 16 oz for lighter meals, snacks, or side dishes. Having a mix of sizes gives you the most flexibility.
Most recipes list serving size (e.g., "makes 6 servings, 1 cup each"). Multiply servings × serving size to get total yield. If the recipe only says "serves 6" without volume, you'll need to measure the finished recipe to determine total yield.