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How do you convert round tin to square tin? ›
Our answer. Generally you reduce the round cake tin size by 2 cm (1 inch) to arrive at the equivalent size of square cake tin. So a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake tin can be switched for an 18cm (7 inch) square tin and a 23cm (9 inch) round tin can be switched for a 20 cm (8 inch) square tin.
Can I use a square cake pan instead of round? ›
Alternative baking pan sizes: your takeaways
An 8” square pan and 9” round pan can be used interchangeably for cake and bar recipes. A recipe written for a 9” x 13” pan can also be made in two 9” round pans; one 9” round and one 8” round, or two 8” round pans.
What is the square equivalent of a 9 inch round cake pan? ›
But: that 9-inch round is the same as an 8-inch square, so that's a swap you can make without worry. Here's how to follow our chart. Take a look at the pan called for in your recipe.
How to adjust cooking times for different size cake tins? ›
If, for example, your recipe calls for an 8-inch cake pan and you only have a 9-inch, relax, no problem. Just increase the oven temp by 25 degrees F and decrease the bake time by a quarter. In this particular example, since your pan is 1 inch larger, more surface area will be exposed.
What is the difference between 8 inch round and 8 inch square? ›
An 8″ square pan will have a larger volume than an 8″ round pan. (128 cubic inches vs 100.53 cubic inches.) So for an 8″ square layer, you'll need a 9″ round pan.
What size round cake pan equals a 9x13? ›
For example, if a 9×13 inch pan is 117 square inches and a 9-inch round pan is 63.5 square inches, you can be confident that the volume from one 9×13 inch pan can fit into TWO 9-inch round pans (approximately 120 square inches total).
What can I use if I don't have a round cake pan? ›
Round Cake Pans – Cake Pan Sizes
| Pan Size | Volume | Use Instead |
|---|
| 8″ x 2″ round | 6 cups | 8″ x 8″ x 2″ square pan 10″ x 1.5″ pie plate 11″ x 7″ x 2″ rectangular pan |
| 9″ x 2″ round | 8 cups | 8″ x 8″ x 2″ square pan 9″ x 5″ x 3″ loaf pan |
May 16, 2023
For example; you could substitute a 8 x 8 x 1 1/2 inch square pan (6 cups) for a 8 x 2 inch round pan (6 cups) without changing the baking time or oven temperature stated in the original recipe.
How many square inches are in an 8-inch round cake pan? ›
To calculate the area of an 8-inch round pan, multiply 3.14 (π) by 4 (because it's half of 8) times 4. Thus, the area of an 8-inch circle is 3.14 x 4 x 4, approximately 50 square inches. Not so hard!
If a recipe calls for a standard-sized pan, it's important to know what that means.
- Round pans: Usually 8 inches or 9 inches.
- Square pans: Also typically 8 inches or 9 inches.
- Rectangle pans: 9 by 13 inches or 11 by 15 inches [for] sheet or jelly roll pans.
- Loaf pans: 9 by 5 inches.
"If the pan is too small, the batter will run over the sides and the cake will collapse from inadequate support." But there are a few pan swaps that are easy to make. "A 9-inch round cake can be baked in an 8-inch square pan," says Levy Beranbaum.
What can I use if I don't have the right size cake tin? ›
However if you are having to substitute then it would be best to go for the tin that is closest in size - ie if the recipe is for an 8-inch tin then a 7-inch tin is closer in size than a 10-inch tin. Using a 10-inch tin would give a very thin cake.
Are two 8x8 pans equal a 9x13? ›
From this you can see that you can substitute two 8” pans for the 9”x13” one as 2x64 = 128 square inches which is close enough. CALCULATING SQUARE INCHES FOR ROUND PANS is a little more complicated.
How do you convert square to round? ›
Converting a square to a circle refers to finding a circle with the same area as the square. So if we want to convert a square to a round figure, the radius of the resulting circle will be s/√π , where s is the side of the square.
Can I use a loaf tin instead of a round tin? ›
Loaf Pans. 8×4 inch loaf pan holds 4 cups of batter, the same as a 6×2 inch round pan. 9×5 inch loaf pan holds 8 cups of batter, the same as a 9×2 inch round pan and an 8×2 inch square pan.
What size round cake tin is the same as a 2lb loaf tin? ›
Can anyone tell me what size round tin I can use in place of the 2lb loaf tin? For a normal density cake batter, use one 9" round pan. For a heavy dense batter like gourmet carrot, use one 8" round pan.
