With this helpful chart, you can figure out exactly how much fondant you’ll need to cover your cake.
Easily determine how much fondant you’ll need to cover your cake with this simple chart. From small 6 in. cakes to large 3-tier wedding cakes, we’ll show you how much fondant you’ll need for your project (these amounts DO NOT include decorations).
How to Buy Fondant
Most Wilton fondant comes in standard 24 oz. (1 lb. 8 oz.) boxes. However, you can also find some fondant in larger 80 oz. (5 lb.) packages or smaller 4.4 oz. (124 g) pouches.
How Much Fondant to Cover a Cake
Fondant Amounts to Cover Cakes |
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|---|---|
| Cake Size | Fondant Amount |
| Round Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 18 oz. |
| 8 in. | 24 oz. |
| 10 in. | 36 oz. |
| 12 in. | 48 oz. |
| 14 in. | 72 oz. |
| 16 in. | 108 oz. |
| 18 in. | 104 oz. |
| Round Cakes (3 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 14 oz. |
| 8 in. | 18 oz. |
| 10 in. | 24 oz. |
| 12 in. | 36 oz. |
| 14 in. | 48 oz. |
| 16 in. | 72 oz. |
| 18 in. | 108 oz. |
| Sheet Cakes (2 in. high) | |
| 7 x 11 in. | 30 oz. |
| 9 x 13 in. | 40 oz. |
| 11 x 15 in. | 60 oz. |
| 12 x 18 in. | 80 oz. |
| Oval Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 7 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. | 24 oz. |
| 10 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. | 48 oz. |
| 13 x 9 7/8 in. | 48 oz. |
| 16 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. | 72 oz. |
| Heart Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 18 oz. |
| 8 in. | 26 oz. |
| 9 in. | 32 oz. |
| 10 in. | 36 oz. |
| 12 in. | 48 oz. |
| 14 in. | 72 oz. |
| 15 in. | 72 oz. |
| 16 in. | 96 oz. |
| Petal Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 18 oz. |
| 9 in. | 30 oz. |
| 12 in. | 48 oz. |
| 15 in. | 72 oz. |
| Square Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 24 oz. |
| 8 in. | 36 oz. |
| 10 in. | 48 oz. |
| 12 in. | 72 oz. |
| 14 in. | 96 oz. |
| 16 in. | 120 oz. |
| Hexagon Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 in. | 18 oz. |
| 9 in. | 36 oz. |
| 12 in. | 48 oz. |
| 15 in. | 84 oz. |
| Paisley Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 x 9 in. | 20 oz. |
| 9 x 12 3/4 in. | 48 oz. |
| 12 x 17 in. | 72 oz. |
| Diamond Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 10 1/4 in. x 7 2/5 in. | 24 oz. |
| 15 x 11 in. | 36 oz. |
| 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. | 60 oz. |
| Pillow Cakes (4 in. high) | |
| 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. | 16 oz. |
| 10 x 10 in. | 28 oz. |
| 13 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. | 48 oz. |
How to Cover a Cake with Fondant
From how to prep your cake to how to get that nice, smooth finish, How to Cover a Cake with Fondant will walk you through every step of fondant decorating. Learn how to color and measure your fondant, as well as how to easily transport it from the work surface to your cake.
Do you have any tips to share for decorating with fondant? Let us know in the comments below!
