Yeast and fermenting smaller batches

[Lando]

I am about to fire off a 3 gallon batch of brew and have a few questions.
If I use a smack pack or 11 gram pack of dry yeast like I would with a 5 gallon batch is the fermentation time going to be about the same?
Will the same amount of yeast for a 5 gallon batch in the smaller batch help in any way?
I was assuming it may get started quicker but that would be the only real difference with the smaller batch. thanks

 

[albannach]

Fermentation will start quicker, but it should take about the same amount of time to finish fermenting (might be shorter by 6-24hrs).

You might be surprised by the proper pitching rate for your 3 gallon beer though Mr Malty Pitching Rate Calculator