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Pizza dough calculator

Flour, water, salt and yeast for any number of pizzas, with hydration and rise time.

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  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Pizza dough calculator

Calculate flour, water, salt and yeast for any number of pizzas from the dough ball weight and hydration. Hydration is water as a percentage of flour, with about 60 to 65 percent typical for Neapolitan dough. Longer, colder rises need much less yeast and give more flavor.

How to use Pizza dough calculator

  1. Enter your numbers above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Change any value to compare different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

What hydration is best for pizza dough?

Beginners do well at 60 to 65 percent. Higher hydration gives a more open crumb but is stickier and harder to shape.

Is Pizza dough calculator free?

Yes. Pizza dough calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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