What weight should bread rolls be?

A standard dinner roll is 70-90g of dough. Small cocktail rolls are 40-50g. Burger buns are typically 100-130g. The dough weight determines the final baked size, with rolls losing about 10-12% of their weight during baking.

Why do rolls weigh less after baking?

Water evaporates during baking, typically resulting in 10-12% weight loss. A 90g dough piece becomes approximately 79-81g after baking. This is normal and varies with baking temperature and time.

How do I divide dough evenly?

The most accurate method is to weigh each piece on a kitchen scale. For speed, you can divide the total dough in half, then each half in half again, and so on. A bench scraper helps with clean cuts.

Should I account for dough loss?

Some dough sticks to the bowl, work surface, and your hands. For planning purposes, make about 5-10% extra dough to account for this. So if you need 12 rolls at 80g, make 1,060g dough rather than exactly 960g.

What is a good weight for bread rolls?

Standard dinner rolls are 50-60g of raw dough, which bake to about 45-55g. Larger burger buns use 80-100g. Slider buns use 30-40g. Mini rolls for afternoon tea are about 25-30g. Consistent weighing is the key to uniform rolls that bake evenly.

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Bread Roll Weight Calculator

Calculate dough weight per roll and total dough needed for a batch of bread rolls.

Calculation Mode

Total Dough Weight

Number of Rolls

How We Calculate This

This calculator works in two modes: dividing a known amount of dough into equal rolls, or calculating total dough needed for a specific number of rolls at a target weight.

The Calculation

Divide mode: Weight per roll = Total dough ÷ Number of rolls
Multiply mode: Total dough = Weight per roll × Number of rolls
Baked weight: Dough weight × 0.88 (12% moisture loss)

Roll Size Guide

40-50g: Petit/cocktail rolls
60-70g: Small dinner rolls
75-90g: Standard dinner rolls
100-130g: Large rolls / burger buns
140-180g: Sub rolls / large baps

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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.