Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Raw weight.
- Enter or select Cooked weight.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Cooking Loss Percentage Calculator
Calculate weight lost during cooking.
How to use the Cooking Loss Percentage Calculator
Calculate weight lost during cooking.
What the inputs mean
- Raw weight
- Enter the requested weight or mass using the unit shown or a consistent unit.
- Cooked weight
- Enter the requested weight or mass using the unit shown or a consistent unit.
Formula or calculation method
The change between the original value and the new value is divided by the original value, then multiplied by 100.
Example
For example, a value that rises from 80 to 100 has increased by 25%.
How to understand the result
The result is a percentage. A higher or lower percentage has different meaning depending on the calculator, so compare it with the goal, limit, benchmark, or historical value relevant to your situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.