Cooking Tools
Yeast Conversion Calculator
Enter an amount of one yeast type to see the equivalent amount of the other two types.
7.00g
Active dry
5.25g
Instant
14.00g
Fresh (cake)
Uses the commonly published ratio: 1 part active dry ≈ 0.75 part instant ≈ 2 parts fresh yeast, by weight. Individual recipes and brands can vary slightly.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter your yeast amount in grams.
- 2Select which type it is.
- 3See the equivalent amounts for the other two types.
Frequently asked questions
Can I substitute one yeast type for another 1:1?+
Not exactly — instant yeast is a bit more potent by weight than active dry, and fresh yeast is roughly double the weight of active dry for the same rising power.