Meat Per Person Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Meat Per Person Calculator works
Cooked portion × a yield factor gives the raw weight to buy. Boneless meat has a factor of 1, bone-in about 1.6, and a whole bird or large bone-in roast about 2, because bone and trimming make up a large share of the weight. Add extra when guests are hungry or you want leftovers.
Inputs and results
The Meat Per Person Calculator takes 3 inputs and gives 4 results.
What you enter
- Number of guests — starts at 12.
- Type of meat — starts at Boneless (chicken breast, steak). Choose from: Boneless (chicken breast, steak), Bone-in (ribs, chicken pieces) and Whole bird or large roast with bone.
- Portion size — starts at Standard (6 oz / 170 g). Choose from: Light (4 oz / 115 g), Standard (6 oz / 170 g) and Hearty (8 oz / 225 g).
What you get
- Meat to buy (kg)
- Meat to buy (pounds)
- Raw weight per person (g)
- With 10% extra for seconds (kg)
Example: Meat Per Person Calculator with the starting values
With number of guests 12, type of meat Boneless (chicken breast, steak) and portion size Standard (6 oz / 170 g), the calculator returns:
| Meat to buy (kg) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Meat to buy (pounds) | 4.5 |
| Raw weight per person (g) | 170 |
| With 10% extra for seconds (kg) | 2.2 |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Meat Per Person Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Meat Per Person Calculator?
Enter number of guests, type of meat and portion size in the fields, then read meat to buy (kg), meat to buy (pounds), raw weight per person (g) and with 10% extra for seconds (kg) in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Meat Per Person Calculator calculate?
How much meat to buy for a meal or party. It returns meat to buy (kg), meat to buy (pounds), raw weight per person (g) and with 10% extra for seconds (kg) from the 3 values you provide.
What values does the Meat Per Person Calculator start with?
It opens with number of guests 12, type of meat Boneless (chicken breast, steak) and portion size Standard (6 oz / 170 g) so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Meat Per Person Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Meat Per Person Calculator for important decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm important decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.