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Meat Per Person Calculator
Estimate how much meat to buy for a gathering based on guests and appetite.
Number of guests
Cooked meat per person
Cut type
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How it works
Buy = guests × per-person ÷ 0.75 (cooking loss), ×1.3 if bone-in
Plan by cooked portion per person, then account for the ~25% weight lost in cooking and, for bone-in cuts, the weight of the bone. That gives the raw amount to actually purchase.
Worked example
10 guests at 250 g cooked each is 2.5 kg cooked, about 3.3 kg raw boneless.
Frequently asked questions
How much per person?
A main course is often 200–300 g of cooked meat per adult; lighter for buffets with many sides.
Why buy more for bone-in?
The bone is weight you can’t eat, so bone-in cuts need roughly 30% more raw weight.
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This calculator is for educational purposes. Double-check important results before acting on them.