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    Published: Nov 26, 2020 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Numbers and Sizes of Disher/Scoopers

    Disher/scoopers for Cookie TipsDishers/scoopers or cookie scoops,  are all designed for portion control. From scooping mash potatoes or cookies, they yield a set amount.

    The interesting thing is the higher the number the smaller the disher/scooper.  Below is a chart that gives the number, the amount in tablespoons, teaspoons or cups and the fluid ounces.

    Numbers and Sizes of Disher/Scoopers
    Number of disher/scooper Approx. Tablespoon or Teaspoons or cups Fluid Ounce
    100 2 teaspoons 0.25
    70 2 ¾ teaspoons 0.375
    60 1 tablespoon 0 .5
    50 4 teaspoons 0.625
    40 1 ½ tablespoons 0.75
    30 2 ¼ tablespoons 0.1.125
    24 3 tablespoons 1.5
    20 3 ½ tablespoons 1.875
    16 ¼ cup 2
    14 ⅓ cup 2.375
    12 ⅓ + cups 2.875
    10 ⅜ cup 3.25
    8 ½ cup 3.75
    6 ⅝ cup 4.75
    5 ¾ cup 6.0
    4 1 cup 8.0

    Why I use Vollrath disher/scoopers

    Ever since I owned the bakery I have used the brand Vollrath disher/scoopers.  They have two different lines.  There is the stainless steel ones that are pictured and a l line that features colored handles that have a thumb press as opposed to the squeeze handle.

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    The original intent with the colored handles was to connect a color to a size.  So, instead of calling for a #20 you would call for the color of the handle.

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    1. CHERYL says

      July 19, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      I made your perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. I used a #40 scooper and I didn't get 42 cookies. Do you vary in size by name brand? I didn't get a final count but on my last count it was around 34. They were getting soft and I wanted to get in the freezer asap. Should I bake right out of the freezer or should they be refrigerated and then baked?
      I love your blog. You are a fountain of information.

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      • Helen S Fletcher says

        July 19, 2023 at 11:49 pm

        Hi Cheryl - I have only used Vollrath dishers so I'm not sure if they vary or not. I scrape my dishers off really clean when I drop the cookies. Not sure why they were really soft. Even out of the mixer they are firm enough to scoop without softening. They can be baked right from the freezer, just add a few minutes.

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