Springform 23 cm / 9 in vs Springform 26 cm
| Springform 23 cm / 9 in | Springform 26 cm | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 23 cm across | 26 cm across |
| Base area | 415.5 cm² | 530.9 cm² |
| Usual depth | 7 cm | 7 cm |
| Holds | 2.7 L | 3.45 L |
Can you swap them?
Scale the mixture, or accept a flatter cake. Springform 26 cm has 27.8% more area, so a Springform 23 cm / 9 in mixture poured straight in sits 78% as deep. It still bakes, and it browns more at the edges for being shallower. Multiplying by 1.28 restores the depth the recipe was written for.
Scaling the recipe
| Recipe written for | Baked in | Multiply by | Or leave it and get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springform 23 cm / 9 in | Springform 26 cm | 1.28 | 78% of the depth |
| Springform 26 cm | Springform 23 cm / 9 in | 0.78 | 128% 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 78% as deep is done earlier, not cooler. Leave the temperature alone, start testing at about 78% 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 26 cm instead of a Springform 23 cm / 9 in?
Yes, with the mixture multiplied by 1.28. Springform 26 cm has 530.9 cm² of base against 415.5 cm², so an unscaled Springform 23 cm / 9 in recipe sits 78% as deep and bakes faster.
What is the difference between a Springform 23 cm / 9 in and a Springform 26 cm?
Springform 23 cm / 9 in has a base area of 415.5 cm² and Springform 26 cm has 530.9 cm² — Springform 26 cm is 27.8% larger. At their usual depths they hold 2.7 L and 3.45 L.
Do I need to change the baking time between a Springform 23 cm / 9 in and a Springform 26 cm?
Yes. Moving a Springform 23 cm / 9 in mixture into Springform 26 cm makes it 78% as deep, so start checking at about 78% of the stated time. Depth drives baking time far more than tin diameter does.
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