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Dessert Portion Calculator

Dessert quantity for a group, by type and appetite.

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

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.

Dessert Portion 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