Cookie Scoop Size Chart: #16, #20 and #40 Scoops, with a Dough Calculator
Scoop size decides how big your cookies are, how many a batch makes, and how long they bake. Here is what the three scoops most cookie bakers use actually hold, plus a calculator that counts the cookies in your dough.
Cookie scoop sizes
| Scoop | Fl oz | Tbsp | mL | Cup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 60 | ¼ | XL cookies |
| #20 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 47 | ⅕ | Large cookies |
| #40 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 24 | ⅒ | Minis |
Bigger number = smaller scoop. The number is roughly how many level scoops fill a quart.
How many cookies will your dough make?
Enter the total dough in cups. Counts are rounded down to whole cookies, using level scoops.
Counts are a starting point. Dough density and how tightly you pack the scoop change the real number, so scoop a test cookie or two and weigh it before you plan a full batch.
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