Yeast Converter

Convert between fresh, active dry and instant yeast by weight.

Usage Tip

When swapping yeasts, keep dough temperature and rise time the same and watch the dough, not the clock.

Active Dry Equivalent
— g active dry
Converted amount
THE MATH
fresh : active dry : instant ≈ 2.5 : 1 : 0.83 by weight
1 g fresh yeast ≈ 0.4 g active dry ≈ 0.33 g instant yeast.
Instant yeast can be mixed straight into flour; active dry is usually proofed first.
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