How Much Will I Need?

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The following chart is meant to help estimate how much rolled fondant you will need for your cake. These are only estimates, and they may have to be adjusted to fit your decorating plans:


Diameter Amount
Round 6" 1 lb.6 oz.
Round 8" 1 lb. 8 oz.
Round 10" 1 lb. 8 oz.
Round 12" 1 lb. 8 oz.
Round 14" 2 lbs.
Round 16" 2 lbs.
Round 18" 3 lbs.
Round 20" 3 lbs.
Diameter Amount
9"x12"x3" 1 lb. 8 oz.
12"x16"x3" 2 lb. 8 oz.
18"x24"x3" 4 lbs.
Diameter Amount
Hexagon 6" 1 lb. 8 oz.
Hexagon 9" 2 lb. 8 oz.
Hexagon 12" 3 lb. 8 oz.
Hexagon 15" 5 lbs.