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Dessert Portion Calculator

Dessert quantity for a group, by type and appetite.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Total dessert

2.4 kg

When more than one dessert is offered, people take a little of each — plan for about 30% more in total.

Per person
120 g
In portions
20
Cakes needed (1 kg each)
3
Litres of ice cream
4.36
ice cream is about 550 g per litre
Cream for serving
600 ml

About the Dessert Portion Calculator

Dessert quantity for a group, by type and appetite.

Also known as: dessert per person, how much dessert, pudding portions, sweet portions calculator.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter people, dessert, choice offered.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

total = per-person portion × choice factor × people

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • People = 20
  • Dessert: Cake or tart (120 g)
  • Choice offered: One dessert

the calculator returns:

  • Total dessert: 2.4 kg
  • Per person: 120 g
  • In portions: 20
  • Cakes needed (1 kg each): 3