Yeast Converter
Convert yeast amounts between active dry, instant, and fresh yeast.
Quick answer: enter your details below and click Convert Yeast — your result appears instantly, right here in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
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How to use
- Enter the yeast amount in grams.
- Choose the yeast type the recipe uses.
- Choose the type you own and click Convert Yeast.
About this tool
Different yeast types are not used in equal amounts, and this converter swaps between active dry, instant, and fresh yeast by weight. Ratios are the standard home-baking guides: instant is the lightest dose and fresh is the heaviest. Fresh yeast also needs checking for freshness before use.
Frequently asked questions
Does instant yeast need dissolving first?
No. Instant yeast can be mixed straight into the flour, while active dry yeast is usually dissolved in warm liquid first.
Why is fresh yeast measured so much higher?
Fresh yeast contains more water and is less concentrated, so a recipe needs roughly 2.4 times the active dry weight.