How Much Fondant Do I Need?

Shopping for fondant and need to know how much you'll need? Our handy cheat sheet will let you know for a variety of cake shapes and sizes.

Round Cakes (approx 4in high)

5 inches - 400g
6 inches - 510g
8 inches - 680g
10 inches - 1020g
12 inches - 1360g
14 inches - 2040g
16 inches - 3060g
18 inches - 3970g

Round Cakes (approx 3in high)

5 inches - 340g
6 inches - 400g
8 inches - 510g
10 inches - 680g
12 inches - 1020g
14 inches - 1360g
16 inches - 2040g
18 inches - 3060g

Square Cakes (approx 4in high)

5 inches - 567g
6 inches - 680g
8 inches - 1020g
10 inches - 1360g
12 inches - 2040g
14 inches - 2720g
16 inches - 3400g

Rectangle/Sheet Cakes (approx 2in high)

17cm x 28cm - 850g
23cm x 33cm - 1130g
28cm x 38cm - 1700g
30cm x 45cm - 2270g

Heart Cake (approx 4in high)

6 inches - 510g
8 inches - 740g
10 inches - 1020g
12 inches - 1360g
14 inches - 2040g
17 inches - 2720g