diff --git a/_includes/base.njk b/_includes/base.njk
index 42cbf06..a3fe7ea 100644
--- a/_includes/base.njk
+++ b/_includes/base.njk
@@ -125,12 +125,18 @@
   <style>
     .measurement-toggles {
       display: none;
-      flex-wrap: wrap;
+      flex-direction: column;
       gap: var(--space-tight);
       padding: var(--space-tight) 0;
       margin-bottom: var(--space-element);
     }
-    .measurement-toggle-btn {
+    .toggle-row {
+      display: flex;
+      flex-wrap: wrap;
+      gap: var(--space-tight);
+      align-items: center;
+    }
+    .measurement-toggle-btn, .scale-btn {
       font-size: var(--font-size-small);
       padding: 4px 12px;
       border: 1px solid var(--color-border-default);
@@ -140,11 +146,34 @@
       cursor: pointer;
       transition: background-color 0.15s, border-color 0.15s;
     }
-    .measurement-toggle-btn:hover {
+    .measurement-toggle-btn:hover, .scale-btn:hover {
       border-color: var(--color-border-focus);
       background: var(--color-text-link);
       color: var(--color-bg-page);
     }
+    .scale-btn.active {
+      background: var(--color-text-link);
+      color: var(--color-bg-page);
+      border-color: var(--color-text-link);
+    }
+    .scale-label {
+      font-size: var(--font-size-small);
+      color: var(--color-text-muted);
+      font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium);
+    }
+    .scale-input {
+      font-size: var(--font-size-small);
+      padding: 4px 8px;
+      width: 5em;
+      border: 1px solid var(--color-border-default);
+      border-radius: var(--radius-inline);
+      background: var(--color-bg-surface);
+      color: var(--color-text-primary);
+    }
+    .scale-input:focus {
+      outline: none;
+      border-color: var(--color-border-focus);
+    }
     .measurement {
       border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--color-text-muted);
       cursor: default;
diff --git a/js/measurements.js b/js/measurements.js
index b25c0a3..fdea030 100644
--- a/js/measurements.js
+++ b/js/measurements.js
@@ -1,18 +1,20 @@
 /**
- * Client-side measurement toggle.
- * Default: metric units, collapsed times (rendered at build time).
- * Each measurement type gets its own toggle button.
+ * Client-side measurement toggle + recipe scaling.
+ * Default: metric units, collapsed times, 1x scale.
  *
- * Each measurement span has data-default and data-alt attributes
- * pre-computed at build time. This script just swaps between them
- * per measurement type.
+ * Each measurement span has:
+ *   data-default / data-alt  — pre-computed metric/imperial text (1x)
+ *   data-scalable            — JSON with base values in g/ml for scaling
+ *   data-measurement-type    — weight|volume|temperature|dimension|time
  */
 
 (function () {
   'use strict';
 
-  // Track which types are showing alt text
+  // ─── State ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+
   var showingAlt = {};
+  var scale = 1;
 
   var TYPE_LABELS = {
     temperature: { toAlt: '°F', toDefault: '°C' },
@@ -22,33 +24,201 @@
     time:        { toAlt: 'hr+min', toDefault: 'min' },
   };
 
-  function toggleType(type) {
-    showingAlt[type] = !showingAlt[type];
-    var isAlt = showingAlt[type];
+  // ─── Formatting (mirrors plugin logic) ──────────────────
 
-    // Update all spans of this type
-    var spans = document.querySelectorAll('span.measurement[data-measurement-type="' + type + '"]');
+  var NO_SPACE = { 'g':1, 'kg':1, 'ml':1, '°C':1, '°F':1, 'cm':1, 'mm':1 };
+
+  function formatNumber(n) {
+    if (Number.isInteger(n) || Math.abs(n - Math.round(n)) < 0.001) {
+      return Math.round(n).toString();
+    }
+    var decimals = Math.abs(n) >= 10 ? 1 : 2;
+    return n.toFixed(decimals).replace(/\.?0+$/, '');
+  }
+
+  function unitLabel(unit, plural) {
+    var labels = {
+      'g':'g', 'kg':'kg', 'oz':'oz', 'lb':'lb',
+      'cup': plural ? 'cups' : 'cup',
+      'tablespoon':'tbsp', 'teaspoon':'tsp',
+      'ml':'ml', 'L':'L',
+      'quart': plural ? 'quarts' : 'quart',
+      'gallon': plural ? 'gallons' : 'gallon',
+      'pint': plural ? 'pints' : 'pint',
+      'fl oz':'fl oz',
+    };
+    return labels[unit] || unit;
+  }
+
+  function formatVU(value, unit) {
+    var label = unitLabel(unit, value !== 1);
+    var space = NO_SPACE[unit] ? '' : ' ';
+    return formatNumber(value) + space + label;
+  }
+
+  // ─── Smart Unit Selection ───────────────────────────────
+
+  function smartMetricWeight(g) {
+    return g >= 1000 ? { v: g / 1000, u: 'kg' } : { v: g, u: 'g' };
+  }
+
+  function smartImperialWeight(oz) {
+    return oz >= 16 ? { v: oz / 16, u: 'lb' } : { v: oz, u: 'oz' };
+  }
+
+  function smartMetricVolume(ml) {
+    return ml >= 1000 ? { v: ml / 1000, u: 'L' } : { v: ml, u: 'ml' };
+  }
+
+  function smartImperialVolume(ml) {
+    if (ml >= 236.588) return { v: ml / 236.588, u: 'cup' };
+    if (ml >= 14.787) return { v: ml / 14.787, u: 'tablespoon' };
+    return { v: ml / 4.929, u: 'teaspoon' };
+  }
+
+  // ─── Scale Computation ──────────────────────────────────
+
+  function computeScaledText(data, scaleFactor, imperial) {
+    var baseVal = data.base;
+    var isRange = Array.isArray(baseVal);
+    var prefix = data.approx ? '~' : '';
+
+    if (data.type === 'weight') {
+      if (isRange) {
+        var lo = baseVal[0] * scaleFactor;
+        var hi = baseVal[1] * scaleFactor;
+        var sLo, sHi;
+        if (imperial) {
+          sLo = smartImperialWeight(lo / 28.3495);
+          sHi = smartImperialWeight(hi / 28.3495);
+        } else {
+          sLo = smartMetricWeight(lo);
+          sHi = smartMetricWeight(hi);
+        }
+        if (sLo.u === sHi.u) {
+          var space = NO_SPACE[sLo.u] ? '' : ' ';
+          return prefix + formatNumber(sLo.v) + '-' + formatNumber(sHi.v) + space + unitLabel(sLo.u, sHi.v !== 1);
+        }
+        return prefix + formatVU(sLo.v, sLo.u) + '-' + formatVU(sHi.v, sHi.u);
+      }
+      var g = baseVal * scaleFactor;
+      var s;
+      if (imperial) {
+        s = smartImperialWeight(g / 28.3495);
+      } else {
+        s = smartMetricWeight(g);
+      }
+      return prefix + formatVU(s.v, s.u);
+    }
+
+    if (data.type === 'volume') {
+      if (isRange) {
+        var lo = baseVal[0] * scaleFactor;
+        var hi = baseVal[1] * scaleFactor;
+        var sLo, sHi;
+        if (imperial) {
+          sLo = smartImperialVolume(lo);
+          sHi = smartImperialVolume(hi);
+        } else {
+          sLo = smartMetricVolume(lo);
+          sHi = smartMetricVolume(hi);
+        }
+        if (sLo.u === sHi.u) {
+          var space = NO_SPACE[sLo.u] ? '' : ' ';
+          return prefix + formatNumber(sLo.v) + '-' + formatNumber(sHi.v) + space + unitLabel(sLo.u, sHi.v !== 1);
+        }
+        return prefix + formatVU(sLo.v, sLo.u) + '-' + formatVU(sHi.v, sHi.u);
+      }
+      var ml = baseVal * scaleFactor;
+      var s;
+      if (imperial) {
+        s = smartImperialVolume(ml);
+      } else {
+        s = smartMetricVolume(ml);
+      }
+      return prefix + formatVU(s.v, s.u);
+    }
+
+    if (data.type === 'count') {
+      if (isRange) {
+        var lo = baseVal[0] * scaleFactor;
+        var hi = baseVal[1] * scaleFactor;
+        return prefix + formatNumber(lo) + '-' + formatNumber(hi);
+      }
+      return prefix + formatNumber(baseVal * scaleFactor);
+    }
+
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // ─── Update All Measurements ────────────────────────────
+
+  function updateAll() {
+    var spans = document.querySelectorAll('span.measurement');
     spans.forEach(function (span) {
-      var text = isAlt
+      var type = span.getAttribute('data-measurement-type');
+      var imperial = !!showingAlt[type];
+      var scalableRaw = span.getAttribute('data-scalable');
+
+      if (scalableRaw && scale !== 1) {
+        // Use scaling computation
+        try {
+          var data = JSON.parse(scalableRaw);
+          var text = computeScaledText(data, scale, imperial);
+          if (text) { span.textContent = text; return; }
+        } catch (e) {}
+      }
+
+      // No scaling or not scalable — use pre-computed text
+      var text = imperial
         ? span.getAttribute('data-alt')
         : span.getAttribute('data-default');
       if (text) span.textContent = text;
     });
+  }
+
+  // ─── Unit Toggle ────────────────────────────────────────
+
+  function toggleType(type) {
+    showingAlt[type] = !showingAlt[type];
+    updateAll();
 
-    // Update button text
     var btn = document.querySelector('.measurement-toggle-btn[data-toggle-type="' + type + '"]');
     if (btn) {
       var labels = TYPE_LABELS[type];
-      btn.textContent = isAlt ? labels.toAlt : labels.toDefault;
+      btn.textContent = showingAlt[type] ? labels.toAlt : labels.toDefault;
     }
   }
 
+  // ─── Scale Toggle ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+  function setScale(newScale) {
+    scale = newScale;
+    updateAll();
+    updateScaleButtons();
+  }
+
+  function updateScaleButtons() {
+    var btns = document.querySelectorAll('.scale-btn');
+    btns.forEach(function (btn) {
+      var val = parseFloat(btn.getAttribute('data-scale'));
+      if (val === scale) {
+        btn.classList.add('active');
+      } else {
+        btn.classList.remove('active');
+      }
+    });
+  }
+
+  // ─── Init ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
   function init() {
     var container = document.querySelector('.measurement-toggles');
     if (!container) return;
 
-    // Detect which types exist and have toggleable content
+    // Detect which types have toggleable content
     var typeHasToggle = {};
+    var hasScalable = false;
     var spans = document.querySelectorAll('span.measurement');
     spans.forEach(function (span) {
       var type = span.getAttribute('data-measurement-type');
@@ -56,11 +226,16 @@
       var def = span.getAttribute('data-default');
       var alt = span.getAttribute('data-alt');
       if (def !== alt) typeHasToggle[type] = true;
+      if (span.getAttribute('data-scalable')) hasScalable = true;
     });
 
-    var typeOrder = ['temperature', 'weight', 'volume', 'dimension', 'time'];
     var hasAny = false;
 
+    // Unit toggle buttons
+    var unitRow = document.createElement('div');
+    unitRow.className = 'toggle-row';
+
+    var typeOrder = ['temperature', 'weight', 'volume', 'dimension', 'time'];
     typeOrder.forEach(function (type) {
       if (!typeHasToggle[type]) return;
       hasAny = true;
@@ -71,9 +246,55 @@
       btn.setAttribute('data-toggle-type', type);
       btn.textContent = TYPE_LABELS[type].toDefault;
       btn.addEventListener('click', function () { toggleType(type); });
-      container.appendChild(btn);
+      unitRow.appendChild(btn);
     });
 
+    if (hasAny) {
+      container.appendChild(unitRow);
+    }
+
+    // Scale buttons
+    if (hasScalable) {
+      hasAny = true;
+      var scaleRow = document.createElement('div');
+      scaleRow.className = 'toggle-row';
+
+      var scaleLabel = document.createElement('span');
+      scaleLabel.className = 'scale-label';
+      scaleLabel.textContent = 'Scale:';
+      scaleRow.appendChild(scaleLabel);
+
+      var scales = [0.5, 1, 2, 3];
+      scales.forEach(function (s) {
+        var btn = document.createElement('button');
+        btn.className = 'scale-btn' + (s === 1 ? ' active' : '');
+        btn.setAttribute('data-scale', s);
+        btn.textContent = s + 'x';
+        btn.addEventListener('click', function () {
+          setScale(s);
+          var input = document.querySelector('.scale-input');
+          if (input) input.value = '';
+        });
+        scaleRow.appendChild(btn);
+      });
+
+      var input = document.createElement('input');
+      input.type = 'number';
+      input.className = 'scale-input';
+      input.placeholder = 'Custom';
+      input.min = '0.1';
+      input.step = '0.1';
+      input.addEventListener('input', function () {
+        var val = parseFloat(input.value);
+        if (val > 0 && !isNaN(val)) {
+          setScale(val);
+        }
+      });
+      scaleRow.appendChild(input);
+
+      container.appendChild(scaleRow);
+    }
+
     if (hasAny) {
       container.style.display = 'flex';
     }
diff --git a/lib/measurements/matcher.js b/lib/measurements/matcher.js
index 36ad819..6b99975 100644
--- a/lib/measurements/matcher.js
+++ b/lib/measurements/matcher.js
@@ -353,7 +353,7 @@ function findVolumes(text) {
   const results = [];
 
   const volumeRe = new RegExp(
-    `(${AMOUNT})\\s+(${VOLUME_UNIT})\\b`,
+    `(${AMOUNT})\\s*(${VOLUME_UNIT})\\b`,
     'gi'
   );
 
@@ -407,6 +407,38 @@ function findTimes(text) {
   return results;
 }
 
+// ─── Count Matcher ────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/**
+ * Find bare numeric counts in text (no unit attached).
+ * These represent ingredient quantities like "eggs 3" or "biscuits 20-24".
+ * Overlap with unit-bearing matches is resolved by deduplication (longer wins).
+ */
+function findCounts(text) {
+  const results = [];
+
+  const countRe = new RegExp(
+    `(${AMOUNT})(?=\\s*$|\\s*,|\\s*\\)|\\s*\\]|\\s*;|\\s+[^\\dxX~])`,
+    'g'
+  );
+
+  let m;
+  while ((m = countRe.exec(text)) !== null) {
+    const amount = parseAmount(m[1]);
+    results.push({
+      match: m[1],
+      index: m.index,
+      type: 'count',
+      amount,
+      unit: null,
+      approximate: typeof amount.approximate === 'boolean' ? amount.approximate : false,
+      alt: null,
+    });
+  }
+
+  return results;
+}
+
 // ─── Main Matcher ─────────────────────────────────────────
 
 /**
@@ -424,6 +456,7 @@ function findAllMeasurements(text) {
     ...findWeights(text),
     ...findVolumes(text),
     ...findTimes(text),
+    ...findCounts(text),
   ];
 
   // Sort by position
@@ -466,6 +499,7 @@ module.exports = {
   findWeights,
   findVolumes,
   findTimes,
+  findCounts,
 
   // Parsing utilities (exported for testing)
   parseAmount,
diff --git a/lib/measurements/plugin.js b/lib/measurements/plugin.js
index 56257ca..ac2debd 100644
--- a/lib/measurements/plugin.js
+++ b/lib/measurements/plugin.js
@@ -136,6 +136,70 @@ function toImperialValue(value, unit) {
   }
 }
 
+// ─── Base Unit Conversion (for scaling) ─────────────────
+
+function toBaseGrams(value, unit) {
+  switch (unit) {
+    case 'g':  return value;
+    case 'kg': return value * 1000;
+    case 'oz': return value * 28.3495;
+    case 'lb': return value * 453.592;
+    default:   return value;
+  }
+}
+
+function toBaseMl(value, unit) {
+  switch (unit) {
+    case 'ml':         return value;
+    case 'L':          return value * 1000;
+    case 'cup':        return value * 236.588;
+    case 'tablespoon': return value * 14.787;
+    case 'teaspoon':   return value * 4.929;
+    case 'quart':      return value * 946.353;
+    case 'gallon':     return value * 3785.41;
+    case 'pint':       return value * 473.176;
+    case 'fl oz':      return value * 29.5735;
+    default:           return value;
+  }
+}
+
+function computeScaleData(measurement) {
+  const { type, amount, unit, approximate } = measurement;
+  if (unit === 'parts by volume' || unit === 'parts by weight') return null;
+  if (type !== 'weight' && type !== 'volume' && type !== 'count') return null;
+
+  if (type === 'count') {
+    if (amount.min !== undefined) {
+      return {
+        base: [amount.min.value, amount.max.value],
+        type: 'count',
+        approx: approximate || amount.min.approximate || false,
+      };
+    }
+    return {
+      base: amount.value,
+      type: 'count',
+      approx: approximate || false,
+    };
+  }
+
+  const toBase = type === 'weight' ? toBaseGrams : toBaseMl;
+
+  if (amount.min !== undefined) {
+    return {
+      base: [toBase(amount.min.value, unit), toBase(amount.max.value, unit)],
+      type: type,
+      approx: approximate || amount.min.approximate || false,
+    };
+  }
+
+  return {
+    base: toBase(amount.value, unit),
+    type: type,
+    approx: approximate || false,
+  };
+}
+
 // ─── Time Formatting ────────────────────────────────────
 
 function toMinutes(value, unit) {
@@ -183,6 +247,12 @@ function generateTexts(measurement) {
     return { defaultText: text, altText: text };
   }
 
+  // Bare counts — just display the number, no conversion
+  if (type === 'count') {
+    const text = formatCountText(amount, approximate);
+    return { defaultText: text, altText: text };
+  }
+
   if (type === 'time') {
     return generateTimeTexts(amount, unit, approximate);
   }
@@ -190,6 +260,14 @@ function generateTexts(measurement) {
   return generateUnitTexts(amount, unit, approximate, type);
 }
 
+function formatCountText(amount, approximate) {
+  const prefix = approximate ? '~' : '';
+  if (amount.min !== undefined) {
+    return prefix + formatNumber(amount.min.value) + '-' + formatNumber(amount.max.value);
+  }
+  return prefix + formatNumber(amount.value);
+}
+
 function generateTimeTexts(amount, unit, approximate) {
   if (amount.min !== undefined) {
     const prefix = amount.min.approximate ? '~' : '';
@@ -306,6 +384,13 @@ function replaceMeasurementsInToken(token, Token) {
     open.attrSet('data-default', defaultText);
     open.attrSet('data-alt', altText);
     open.attrSet('title', m.match);
+
+    // Add scaling data for weight/volume
+    const scaleData = computeScaleData(m);
+    if (scaleData) {
+      open.attrSet('data-scalable', JSON.stringify(scaleData));
+    }
+
     newTokens.push(open);
 
     // Display metric-normalized text by default