Factor Method Using the factor method: 1) Adjust the recipe to yield 8 cups. 2) Be sure to use quantities that make sense (ie, round off to the nearest volume utensils such as cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons) 3) Show all calculations. Hints: helpful conversion 1 cup = 16 Tbsp 1 Tbsp = 3 tsp Remember the factor method is not as accurate as the percentage method since ingredients are measured by volume. You will need to round off the quantities of each ingredient. Choose measurements that make sense (ie., your staff will need to follow the recipe, the more times a measurement is made, the higher the likelihood for errors to occur). For example, measuring 8 Tbsp of an ingredient may result in more errors than measuring % cup of ingredient (same quantity). an Wild Rice and Barley Pilaf Yield: 5 cups What is the factor? Ingredients Quantity Adjusted Quantity 4 cup uncooked wild rice ½ cup regular barley 1 tablespoon butter 2 x 14- fl.oz. cans chicken broth ½ cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup sliced almonds Yield: 5 cups (Yield: 8 cups) fl. oz