Calculate pounds of meat for your crowd
Meat quantity chart for a crowd
These totals assume adults, a main meal and raw boneless meat before adding extra portions.
| Guests | Raw boneless meat | Raw bone-in meat | Cooked BBQ meat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 people | 5 lb | 7.5 lb | 4 lb |
| 20 people | 10 lb | 15 lb | 8 lb |
| 25 people | 12.5 lb | 18.75 lb | 10 lb |
| 30 people | 15 lb | 22.5 lb | 12 lb |
| 50 people | 25 lb | 37.5 lb | 20 lb |
| 75 people | 37.5 lb | 56 lb | 30 lb |
| 100 people | 50 lb | 75 lb | 40 lb |
Planning a cookout? Add quantities for coleslaw, beans and corn with the BBQ sides calculator. For pulled pork sandwiches, the sandwich calculator covers deli meat per person.
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Meat Per Person Calculator questions
How much meat for 20 people?
For 20 adults, start with about 10 pounds of raw boneless meat, 15 pounds of raw bone-in meat, or 8 pounds of cooked pulled pork or brisket. Add 5 to 15 percent for seconds.
How much meat for 100 people?
For 100 adults, start with about 50 pounds of raw boneless meat, 75 pounds of raw bone-in meat, or 40 pounds of cooked pulled pork or brisket. Adjust up for heavy eaters.
How much meat per person should I buy?
For a main meal, start with about 1/2 pound of raw boneless meat per adult or 1/4 pound per child. Use more for bone-in cuts and less when several filling sides are served.
How many pounds of meat per person for a BBQ?
Plan about 1/2 pound of raw boneless meat per adult for a BBQ, or about 3/4 pound for bone-in meat. For cooked pulled pork or brisket, start around 0.4 pound per adult.
How much meat do I need for 50 people?
For 50 adults, start with about 25 pounds of raw boneless meat, 37.5 pounds of bone-in meat, or 20 pounds of cooked pulled pork or brisket. Add 5% to 15% for seconds.
Should I calculate meat by raw or cooked weight?
Buy raw meat by raw weight because cooking causes moisture and fat loss. If you are buying already-cooked pulled pork or brisket, use the cooked option above.
How many pounds of meat for 30 people?
For 30 adults, start with about 15 pounds of raw boneless meat, 22.5 pounds of raw bone-in meat, or 12 pounds of cooked pulled pork or brisket. Add 5 to 15 percent for seconds.
How much meat per person for tacos?
For tacos or sandwiches, plan about 1/3 pound of cooked ground meat per adult, since the meat is one of several fillings. The calculator's ground meat option starts at 0.375 lb raw per adult.
How many pounds of meat for 40 people?
For 40 adults, start with about 20 pounds of raw boneless meat, 30 pounds of raw bone-in meat, or 16 pounds of cooked pulled pork or brisket. Add 5 to 15 percent for seconds.