About the Bread Recipe Calculator
A complete bread formula from loaf count and size, with all ingredients weighed out.
Also known as: bread formula calculator, loaf recipe calculator, sourdough recipe, bread ingredients.
How to use this calculator
- Enter number of loaves, weight per loaf, hydration, salt and the other fields.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
flour = total dough ÷ (1 + hydration + salt + leaven percentages)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Number of loaves = 2
- Weight per loaf = 800 g
- Hydration = 72 %
- Salt = 2 %
- Leavening: Sourdough starter
- Starter = 20 %
the calculator returns:
- Flour: 779 g
- Water: 537 g
- Starter (100% hydration): 173 g
- Salt: 17.3 g