diff --git a/srcpkgs/double-conversion/template b/srcpkgs/double-conversion/template
index f19a3fc240..ecc37a72e2 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/double-conversion/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/double-conversion/template
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ pkgname=double-conversion
 version=3.0.0
 revision=1
 build_style=scons
-hostmakedepends="scons"
 short_desc="Efficient binary-decimal and decimal-binary routines for IEEE doubles"
 maintainer="Diogo Leal <diogo@diogoleal.com>"
 license="BSD-3-Clause"