Use this chart: Fondant – Amounts Needed to Cover a Cake to determine how much rolled fondant is needed when rolled about 3/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Amounts listed do not include decorations. How to Cover a Cake with Fondant
SARAH SAYS: Check out our Rolled Fondant Recipe Tutorial in both vanilla and chocolate.
See also: Amounts Needed for Frosting or Icing a Cake
| Cake Size: | Size – Inches | Use this Rolled Fondant Amount – Ounces (by weight) |
| Rounds 4 in. high |
6″ | 18 oz. |
| 8″ | 24 oz. | |
| 10″ | 36 oz. | |
| 12″ | 48 oz. | |
| 14″ | 72 oz. | |
| 16″ | 108 oz. | |
| 18″ | 140 oz. | |
| Rounds 3 in. high |
6″ | 14 oz. |
| 8″ | 18 oz. | |
| 10″ | 24 oz. | |
| 12″ | 36 oz. | |
| 14″ | 48 oz. | |
| 16″ | 72 oz. | |
| 18″ | 108 oz. | |
| Sheets 2 in. high |
7 x 11″ | 30 oz. |
| 9 x 13″ | 40 oz. | |
| 11 x 15″ | 60 oz. | |
| 12 x 18″ | 80 oz. | |
| Ovals 4 in. high |
7 3/4 x 5 5/8″ | 24 oz. |
| 10 3/4 x 7 7/8″ | 48 oz. | |
| 13 x 9 7/8 “ | 48 oz. | |
| 16 1/2 x 12 3/8″ | 72 oz. | |
| Hearts 4 in. high |
6″ | 18 oz. |
| 8″ | 26 oz. | |
| 9″ | 32 oz. | |
| 10″ | 36 oz. | |
| 12″ | 48 oz. | |
| 14″ | 72 oz. | |
| 15″ | 72 oz. | |
| 16″ | 96 oz. | |
| Petals 4 in. high |
6″ | 18 oz. |
| 9″ | 30 oz. | |
| 12″ | 48 oz. | |
| 15″ | 72 oz. | |
| Squares 4 in. high |
6″ | 24 oz. |
| 8″ | 36 oz. | |
| 10″ | 48 oz. | |
| 12″ | 72 oz. | |
| 14″ | 96 oz. | |
| 16″ | 120 oz. | |
| Hexagons 4 in. high |
6″ | 18 oz. |
| 9″ | 36 oz. | |
| 12″ | 48 oz. | |
| 15″ | 84 oz. | |
| Paisley 4 in. high |
6 x 9″ | 20 oz. |
| 9 x 12-3/4″ | 48 oz. | |
| 12 x 17″ | 72 oz. | |
| Diamond 4 in. high |
10-1/4 x 7-2/5″ | 24 oz. |
| 15 x 11″ | 36 oz. | |
| 19-1/4 x 14-1/4″ | 60 oz. | |
| Pillow 4 in. high |
6-3/4 x 6-3/4″ | 16 oz. |
| 10 x 10″ | 28 oz. | |
| 13-1/4 x 13-1/4″ | 48 oz. |
from wilton.com
