Handy Calculators for Cooking, Prep, and Everything in Between

Sometimes the best meals and kitchen moments come down to the little details. Whether you're brining a turkey, cooking the perfect steak, or trying to boil eggs just right, it helps to have tools that make it easier to get things right without second-guessing.

Our collection of “other” calculators covers a wide range of helpful stuff. From the Rice to Water Ratio Calculator to the Ham Cooking Time Calculator, these tools are here to help you cook better, prep smarter, and serve with confidence. Need to know how long to cool a pot of soup? The Water Cooling Calculator can help. Wondering how much mashed potato to make per person? We've got that too. You can even fine-tune your bacon with the Bacon Curing Calculator or stay on top of nutrition with the Salad Calories Calculator.

Here’s how these tools fit into everyday cooking and make life just a little easier.

Cooking Times You Can Count On

Not sure how long to cook your ham or steak? It’s easy to guess wrong—and that can mean dry meat or undercooked centers.

The Ham Cooking Time Calculator tells you exactly how long to bake your ham based on weight, bone-in vs boneless, and whether it’s pre-cooked or raw. It also works for glazed hams, so you can get that finish just right.

The Steak Cook Time Calculator helps you choose your level of doneness—rare, medium, well—and guides you on timing for thickness and cooking method. It works for grill, pan, or broiler, and helps you avoid slicing into it too early.

Want perfect eggs? Use the Egg Boiling Calculator for standard instructions, or the Ideal Egg Boiling Calculator if you want total control based on egg size, start temp, and yolk preference.

Make the Math Work for Your Meals

Feeding a crowd? Trying not to waste Food? A few smart calculations can help a lot.

The How Much Mashed Potatoes Per Person Calculator is perfect for dinners, holidays, or potlucks. Just plug in your guest count and serving style, and it’ll tell you how many pounds of potatoes to start with.

Need to prep rice? The Rice to Water Ratio Calculator works for white, brown, jasmine, basmati—you name it. It also adjusts for stovetop or rice cooker and helps avoid mushy or undercooked results.

And if you’re building a salad bar or prepping ahead for meals, the Salad Calories Calculator lets you add up ingredients to estimate your bowl’s calorie count—great for tracking or just balancing things out.

Brining, Curing, and Planning Ahead

If you’re into making food from scratch, curing meat or brining poultry takes some precision. That’s where these calculators really help.

The Brine Calculator helps you get the right salt concentration for your recipe. Whether it’s for turkey, pork, or vegetables, it guides you based on the weight of your food and the amount of water you're using.

Making your own bacon? The Bacon Curing Calculator walks you through salt, sugar, and curing times based on the type and cut of pork. It’s helpful for anyone trying DIY cured meats at home and saves time doing the conversions by hand.

And if you're trying to plan for emergencies, our Quarantine Food Calculator – Coronavirus helps you estimate how much food you'll need based on the number of people, meal types, and days. It’s good for any kind of long-term planning—not just lockdowns.

Little Tools That Make a Big Difference

Not every kitchen challenge is about big meals or major prep. Some are just about timing things right or making everyday cooking a bit smoother.

Cooling soup before you store it? The Water Cooling Calculator estimates how long it will take based on volume, container type, and fridge or counter cooling.

Need to spread something evenly on toast, crackers, or bread? The Bread Spreads Calculator can help with portioning butter, jam, or other toppings—especially if you're serving a group or making a breakfast tray.

These tools may be small, but they save time, prevent mistakes, and make meal prep easier overall.

Less Guesswork, More Confidence

All these calculators are made to be quick, clear, and helpful. Whether you're prepping breakfast, brining pork, boiling eggs, or serving dinner to a crowd, having the right numbers at your fingertips makes it easier to cook well and feel relaxed in the kitchen.

You don’t need to measure everything by hand or memorize ratios. Just pick the tool that fits what you’re doing and get the answer fast.

Try any of our calculators today and make your next meal easier to prep and more fun to serve.