How the pizza dough calculator works
This calculator uses baker’s percentages to calculate the perfect balance between flour, water, yeast, and salt. By adjusting hydration, dough weight, and pizza style, you can tailor your dough to match your oven and baking method.
- Hydration controls how soft and airy the dough becomes
- Dough weight determines pizza size and thickness
- Flour type affects elasticity and structure
- Yeast type impacts fermentation speed and flavor
Pizza dough hydration guide
Hydration refers to the percentage of water compared to flour. It has a major impact on texture, airiness, and handling.
- 55–60% - Easy to handle, firmer dough, crisp crust
- 60–65% - Balanced dough, ideal for New York style
- 65–70% - Light and airy, typical for Neapolitan pizza
- 70%+ - Very soft dough, advanced handling, highly airy result
Dough ball size guide
The weight of your dough ball determines the final size and thickness of your pizza.
- 220–250g - Small pizza (around 25 cm)
- 260–280g - Standard pizza (28–30 cm)
- 300–330g - Large Neapolitan pizza
- 350g+ - Thick crust or Detroit-style pizza
Pizza styles explained
Different pizza styles require different dough characteristics.
- Neapolitan - Soft, airy crust, baked at very high heat
- New York Style - Thin, flexible, slightly crispy base
- Sicilian - Thick, fluffy dough with a soft interior
- Detroit Style - Thick, airy with crispy caramelized edges
- Chicago Deep Dish - Dense, buttery dough baked in a deep pan
- Tonda Romana - Thin and crispy throughout
- Canotto - Extremely airy crust with high hydration
Gluten-free pizza dough: Gluten-free pizza dough behaves differently and requires adjusted ratios and higher hydration. Select it in the calculator above to get the correct values.
Pizza dough ratios explained
Pizza dough is typically calculated using baker’s percentages, where flour is always 100%. Water, salt, and yeast are calculated relative to the flour weight.
Use the pizza dough calculator above to instantly calculate flour, water, yeast, and salt based on your preferences.
