Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in vs Springform 20 cm / 8 in
| Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in | Springform 20 cm / 8 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 23 × 13 cm | 20 cm across |
| Base area | 299 cm² | 314.2 cm² |
| Usual depth | 7 cm | 7 cm |
| Holds | 2.09 L | 2.04 L |
Can you swap them?
Swap without changing the recipe, but watch the oven. Springform 20 cm / 8 in has 5.1% more area, so a mixture written for Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in sits about 95% as deep in it and browns sooner.
Nothing standard sits between these two, so this is the smallest change available in this shape.
Scaling the recipe
| Recipe written for | Baked in | Multiply by | Or leave it and get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in | Springform 20 cm / 8 in | 1.05 | 95% of the depth |
| Springform 20 cm / 8 in | Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in | 0.95 | 105% of the depth |
Multiply every ingredient, including the eggs — round to the nearest half egg and adjust the liquid rather than rounding a whole one up.
Baking time
A mixture 95% as deep is done earlier, not cooler. Leave the temperature alone, start testing at about 95% of the stated time, and let the skewer decide. Why depth sets the time and diameter barely does →
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a Springform 20 cm / 8 in instead of a Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in?
Yes, with the mixture multiplied by 1.05. Springform 20 cm / 8 in has 314.2 cm² of base against 299 cm², so an unscaled Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in recipe sits 95% as deep and bakes faster.
What is the difference between a Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in and a Springform 20 cm / 8 in?
Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in has a base area of 299 cm² and Springform 20 cm / 8 in has 314.2 cm² — Springform 20 cm / 8 in is 5.1% larger. At their usual depths they hold 2.09 L and 2.04 L.
Do I need to change the baking time between a Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in and a Springform 20 cm / 8 in?
Yes. Moving a Loaf 23 × 13 cm / 9 × 5 in mixture into Springform 20 cm / 8 in makes it 95% as deep, so start checking at about 95% of the stated time. Depth drives baking time far more than tin diameter does.
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