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.

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
253875100
5075150200
100150300400

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Sandwich Calculator questions

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.