Why should I weigh dough balls instead of eyeballing?

Weighing dough balls ensures every cookie is the same size, which means they all bake at the same rate. Cookies that are different sizes will bake unevenly — small ones will be overdone while large ones are still raw in the middle. A kitchen scale makes this quick and easy.

What weight should a cookie dough ball be?

It depends on the cookie type. For standard drop cookies, 25-35g is typical (about a heaped tablespoon). For large American-style cookies, 50-60g. For small tea biscuits, 15-20g. The weight affects both size and baking time.

Should I use a scoop or a scale?

A scale is more accurate, but a cookie scoop is faster for large batches and gives good consistency. A standard cookie scoop holds about 30g of dough. If using a scoop, weigh a few at the start to confirm they are consistent.

What if my total dough weight does not divide evenly?

The calculator rounds to the nearest gram. In practice, any small remainder can be added to the last few cookies or baked as a bonus oddly-sized cookie. A difference of 1-2g per ball will not be noticeable.

How do I ensure all my cookie dough balls are the same size?

Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh each ball — this is the most accurate method. Alternatively, a cookie scoop (available in various sizes) portions dough consistently. For a 30g ball, a small ice cream scoop works well. Consistent size means every cookie bakes evenly and is done at the same time.

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Cookie Dough Ball Weight Calculator

Calculate the weight per dough ball for uniform cookies from a total batch weight.

What Do You Want to Calculate?

Total Dough Weight

Number of Cookies

How We Calculate This

This calculator performs a simple division to give you consistent dough ball weights for uniform cookies.

The Formula

Weight per ball = Total dough weight / Number of cookies
Total dough needed = Weight per ball x Number of cookies

Common Ball Weights

Small biscuits: 15-20g
Standard cookies: 25-35g
Large cookies: 50-60g
Extra large bakery-style: 75-100g

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are based on standard ratios and conversions. Results may vary with specific ingredients, equipment, and conditions.