Fondant Diameter Calculator

Calculate Fondant Diameter



Formula

The formula to calculate the Fondant Diameter (FD) is:

\[ FD = CD + (2 \cdot CH) \]

Where:

Definitions

Example

Let's say the cake diameter is 8 inches and the cake height is 4 inches. Using the formula:

\[ FD = 8 + (2 \cdot 4) \]

We get:

\[ FD = 16 \text{ inches} \]

So, the fondant diameter needed is 16 inches.

Extended information about "Fondant-Diameter-Calculator"

Fondant to Cake Measure Chart

Definition: A chart to determine the amount of fondant needed for different cake sizes.

Formula: \( \text{Fondant} = \text{Area} \times \text{Thickness} \)

Example: \( \text{Fondant} = 200 \times 0.125 \)

How Much Fondant for 8 Inch Cake

Definition: The amount of fondant needed to cover an 8-inch cake.

Formula: \( \text{Fondant} = \pi d h \times \text{Thickness} \)

Example: \( \text{Fondant} = \pi \times 8 \times 4 \times 0.125 \)