Sandwich Calculator

Enter adults and children to calculate how many sandwiches per person and how many to make or order for the whole group. Choose full-size sandwiches, sliders or finger sandwiches.

Sandwich platter prepared for a party

Quick answer: how many sandwiches per person?

For a meal, plan 1.5 full-size sandwiches per adult and 1 per child. For sliders, plan 3 per adult and 2 per child. For finger sandwiches, plan 4 per adult and 3 per child. Reduce the count when you are serving several filling sides. Planning an office lunch for 20 to 100 coworkers? See the office party food calculator which combines sandwiches with sides, drinks, dessert and supplies.

Calculate sandwiches for your party

47
Sandwiches to make
4
Approx. platters
9.5 lb
Approx. deli meat

Sandwich quantity chart

These totals assume full-size sandwiches as the main meal for adults, before adding extra portions.

PeopleFull-size sandwichesSlidersFinger sandwiches
10153040
20306080
253875100
304590120
5075150200
75113225300
100150300400

Need a complete office lunch list with drinks, sides and dessert? Use the office party food calculator. For a casual party menu, the pizza party calculator plans pie counts and sides, while the meat per person calculator also covers pulled pork and brisket portions.

Sandwich Calculator questions

How many sandwiches for 20 people?

For 20 adults at a meal, start with about 30 full-size sandwiches, or 24 if you are serving several filling sides. For sliders, plan about 60 pieces.

How many sandwiches for 100 people?

For 100 adults at a meal, start with about 150 full-size sandwiches. With filling sides, 120 to 130 may be enough. Add 10 percent if you want leftovers.

How many sandwiches per person for a party?

Plan 1.5 full-size sandwiches per adult and 1 per child for a meal. With several filling sides, 1.25 per adult is usually enough.

How many sandwiches do I need for 50 people?

For 50 adults at a meal, start with about 75 full-size sandwiches. With filling sides, about 60 to 65 may be enough. Add 10% if you want leftovers.

How many finger sandwiches per person?

Plan about 4 finger sandwiches per adult and 3 per child for a light meal. For an appetizer-only platter, 2 to 3 pieces per person may be enough.

How much deli meat per sandwich?

Use about 3 ounces, or roughly 0.2 pound, of deli meat for a full-size sandwich. Sliders and finger sandwiches use about half that amount.

How many sandwiches for 30 people?

For 30 adults at a meal, start with about 45 full-size sandwiches, or about 36 if you are serving several filling sides. For sliders, plan about 90 pieces.

How many pounds of deli meat for 50 people?

For 50 full-size sandwiches, plan about 10 pounds of deli meat, since each sandwich uses about 3 ounces. Sliders and finger sandwiches use about half as much per piece.