THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Baking loss is a fraction of raw deposited mass; deposit waste is a separate fraction of prepared batch lost before filling cavities.
Start with your inputs
Enter target baked muffin mass (g), observed baking mass loss (%), cavities to fill, measured deposit waste (%). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Target baked muffin mass (g) | 60 |
| Observed baking mass loss (%) | 20 |
| Cavities to fill | 12 |
| Measured deposit waste (%) | 4 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, raw deposit per cavity (g) is 75. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Raw deposit per cavity (g) | 75 |
| Mass deposited in cavities (g) | 900 |
| Batch to prepare (g) | 937.5 |
How this is calculated
Raw deposit per cavity (g)
Divide baked target by retained baking fraction.
Mass deposited in cavities (g)
Multiply per-cavity raw deposit by cavity count.
Batch to prepare (g)
Divide deposited mass by fraction retained during depositing.
Symbols and units
- a
- Target baked muffin mass (g)
- b
- Observed baking mass loss (%)
- c
- Cavities to fill
- d
- Measured deposit waste (%)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Baking loss is a fraction of raw deposited mass; deposit waste is a separate fraction of prepared batch lost before filling cavities.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Raw deposit per cavity (g); Mass deposited in cavities (g); Batch to prepare (g). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Baking loss is a fraction of raw deposited mass; deposit waste is a separate fraction of prepared batch lost before filling cavities.
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