Convert 9×5 Loaf to 8" Round (×0.74 Downsize)
Multiply all your ingredients by 0.74
(Transform tall loaf to flat round!)
Quick Example:
3 Critical Changes
Cut Time 30-40%
Much shallower pan! If loaf takes 60 min, check round at 35-40 min.
Lower Temp 25°F
Thinner batter in round pan needs gentler heat to avoid burning edges.
Shape Matters!
Tall loaf vs flat round = completely different baking dynamics.
9×5 Loaf to 8" Round Calculator
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Why This Conversion Works
Loaf pans (9×5) hold 135 cubic inches with deep, narrow shape. Round pans (8-inch) hold 100 cubic inches with shallow, wide shape. The 0.74× multiplier accounts for the volume difference.
Best Uses:
- • Pound cakes (perfect for round presentation)
- • Quick breads (banana, zucchini)
- • Coffee cakes
- • Dense fruit cakes
Not Recommended:
- • Yeast breads (need loaf shape)
- • Sandwich loaves
- • Recipes relying on specific rise pattern
Common Questions
Why so much less time?
Loaf pans are deep (3 inches) and narrow. Round pans are shallow (2 inches) and wide. Heat reaches the center much faster in a round pan. Always check early!
Will texture be different?
Slightly. Round pans create more crust area relative to interior. For moist quick breads, this is actually desirable. For dense pound cakes, the difference is minimal.
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