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Croissant Butter Calculator

Calculate détrempe and butter block weights for laminated dough. Determine butter block dimensions, layer count from folds, and dough per piece.

Inputs

oz
%

Results

Détrempe weight

1,095 g

≈ 10 sticks of butter

Butter block weight

405 g

≈ 4 sticks of butter

Butter block size21.1 cm × cm (1 cm thick)
Layer count27
Dough per piece125 g
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total target weight of finished laminated dough in grams.
  2. Set the butter percentage (classic croissant: 25–30% of dough weight).
  3. Enter the number of single folds and how many pieces to cut.
  4. The calculator shows détrempe weight, butter block weight, recommended block dimensions, layer count, and dough weight per piece.
  5. Shape the butter block to the indicated square size and chill before laminating to ensure even layers.

How the result changes with Total dough weight

Total dough weightDétrempe weightButter block weight
10,0017,301 g2,700 g
35,00125,551 g9,450 g
65,00047,450 g17,550 g
90,00065,700 g24,300 g

What each input means

Total dough weight
Target total weight of finished laminated dough.
Butter percentage
Butter as percentage of total dough weight (classic croissant: 25–30%).
Number of single folds
Number of single (letter) folds. 3 folds = 27 layers, 4 = 81.
Number of pieces
How many croissants or pastries to cut.

What each result means

Détrempe weight
Weight of the base dough (flour, water, yeast, etc.).
Butter block weight
Weight of the butter block for lamination.
Butter block size
Square butter block dimensions at ~1 cm thickness.
Layer count
Total dough layers after folding (3^folds for single folds).
Dough per piece
Weight of dough per individual pastry.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Total dough weight = 1500, Butter percentage = 27, Number of single folds = 3, Number of pieces = 12 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Détrempe weight
    Détrempe weight
    1095 = 1095
  3. Calculate Butter block weight
    Butter block weight
    405 = 405
  4. Calculate Butter block size
    Butter block size = round(sqrt(blockArea) * 10) / 10
    21.1 = 21.1
  5. Calculate Layer count
    Layer count
    27 = 27

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