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Meat Per Person Calculator

How much meat to buy per person, allowing for bone, trimming and cooking loss.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Meat to buy

1.84 kg

In pounds
4.06
Per person (raw)
200 g
Cooked weight (after 25% loss)
1.38 kg
Adult equivalents
9.2
Total cost
$22.08
Cost per person
$2.21

About the Meat Per Person Calculator

How much meat to buy per person, allowing for bone, trimming and cooking loss.

Also known as: how much meat per person, bbq meat calculator, roast size calculator, meat portion guide.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter adults, children, cut, appetite and the other fields.
  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 × appetite × adult equivalents

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Adults = 8
  • Children = 2
  • Cut: Boneless (200 g each)
  • Appetite: Normal
  • Price per kg = 12

the calculator returns:

  • Meat to buy: 1.84 kg
  • In pounds: 4.06
  • Per person (raw): 200 g
  • Cooked weight (after 25% loss): 1.38 kg