What this calculator does
Self-rising flour from all-purpose works out baking powder and salt to turn plain flour into self-rising flour. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
Formulaper cup of flour: 2 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (cups) | A number, measured in cups. Starts at 2. |
| Include salt | Choose from Yes, No. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with all-purpose flour
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while all-purpose flour varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.