• BASE WEIGHT
  • SCALED
  • RATIOS
  • HUMAN

How to determine flour base weight with your AI

Connect your AI to the Baker Percentage Calculator. Once it's live, you can solve for the total flour weight using a single ingredient's data.

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Short answer

How do I find the total flour weight if I only know one ingredient's weight and percentage?

Divide the weight of that ingredient by its percentage (as a decimal). Your AI can do this math for you instantly. You'll see the specific steps and results below.

The results you get

Calculated recipe weights

The AI handles the math so you can focus on the bake.

BASE WEIGHT

Total flour weight

The AI calculates the exact flour mass needed to satisfy your ingredient's ratio. You get a single, accurate number.

SCALED

Full ingredient list

After finding the flour base, the AI scales every other ingredient in your recipe. You get a complete, ready-to-use list.

RATIOS

Verified baker percentages

The AI checks that all ingredient ratios remain correct relative to the new flour weight. This ensures your dough stays consistent.

HUMAN

Final recipe check

You review the final weights to make sure the hydration and salt levels match your specific recipe needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI uses the provided ingredient details to work backward to the flour base.

  1. Analyze ingredient

    The AI identifies the weight and the baker's percentage of the ingredient you provided.

    check_flour_base

  2. Solve for flour

    The AI uses the math logic to determine the total flour weight required for that specific ratio.

    check_flour_base

  3. Scale recipe

    The AI applies the calculated flour weight to all other ingredients in your list.

    check_flour_base

  4. Deliver weights

    The AI outputs the final, scaled weights for your entire recipe in the chat.

    check_flour_base

Try it

Copy these to start.

Paste these into your chat to begin calculating.

Starting points

Replace the ingredient names and numbers with your own recipe values.

Baker Percentage Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VZxF6eO2ngxoJnISqwLVKSn0ohot8SGXLZImR2zq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Baker Percentage Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "baker-percentage-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VZxF6eO2ngxoJnISqwLVKSn0ohot8SGXLZImR2zq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • I have 500g of salt which is 2% of the flour. What is my total flour weight?

  • Find the flour base if 700g of water is 70% of the flour weight.

  • Using my recipe in the attached sheet, find the flour weight if the rye flour is 150g at 30%.

  • Calculate the total flour weight for this recipe: 1000g water (70%), 20g salt (2%), 150g starter (30%).

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FAQ

How the calculator behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my original recipe file?

    No. The AI only reads your data and provides the calculated weights in the chat.

  • 02

    Does it work with non-baker percentages?

    No. This tool is specifically for baker's percentages where flour is the 100% base.

  • 03

    Can I ask it to convert grams to ounces?

    Yes, your AI client can handle the unit conversion after the tool provides the weight.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically update my spreadsheet?

    No. The AI provides the answers in the chat; you must manually update your files.

  • 05

    Can it handle multiple ingredients at once?

    Yes, you can provide a full list of ingredients and percentages to scale the whole recipe.

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