Yeast converter
Convert fresh, active dry and instant yeast: find out how many grams of dry yeast replace the fresh yeast in a recipe and vice versa.
Fresh yeast to dry (and back)
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Yeast converter: what it is for
Enter the amount of yeast in the recipe and the type it calls for. The tool shows the equivalent in fresh, active dry and instant yeast, using the rule of thumb of dividing fresh by 3 for instant, and how many 10 g sachets that is.
How to use
- Enter the amount in grams.
- Choose the yeast type in the recipe.
- See the equivalents in the other types.
When to use it
- Using dry yeast in a fresh-yeast recipe.
- Replacing fresh yeast you ran out of.
- Working out how many packets to buy.
Frequently asked questions
How much dry yeast replaces 15 g of fresh yeast?
About 5 g of instant yeast or 6 g of active dry yeast. The rule of thumb is to divide fresh by 3 for instant and by 2.5 for active dry.
What is the difference between active dry and instant yeast?
Active dry yeast has larger granules and needs to be dissolved in warm water before use. Instant yeast can go straight into the flour.
How much fresh yeast is one packet?
A standard US packet (¼ oz, about 7 g) of instant yeast equals about 21 g of fresh yeast. The tool also shows the result in 10 g sachets, the common size in Brazil and parts of Europe.
Is it really free?
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