Ice Cream Overrun Calculator

Overrun is the percentage increase in volume during freezing due to air incorporation. Calculate overrun from mix and finished volumes, or find the mix volume needed for a target overrun.

Mix volume before freezing (L)

Finished volume (L)

OR: Calculate mix needed for target overrun

Target finished volume (L)

Target overrun %

Product type	Typical overrun	Texture
Premium/artisan gelato	20–30%	Dense, rich, heavy
Premium hard-pack	60–80%	Creamy, smooth, scoopable
Standard hard-pack	80–100%	Light, commercial quality
Soft serve	33–45%	Airy, pillowy
Budget/commercial	100–120%	Very airy, melts fast