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Snack Quantity Calculator

Crisps, nuts, dips and nibbles for a party, by guest count and duration.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Total snacks

4.4 kg

Per person
147 g
Crisps (150 g bags)
11
Nuts and olives
0.88 kg
Dips
0.88 kg
Crudités and breadsticks
1.1 kg
Serving bowls needed
4

About the Snack Quantity Calculator

Crisps, nuts, dips and nibbles for a party, by guest count and duration.

Also known as: party snacks calculator, how many crisps, nibbles for a party, appetiser quantity.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter guests, party length, style.
  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 guideline × duration factor × guests

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Guests = 30
  • Party length = 4 hours
  • Style: Standard

the calculator returns:

  • Total snacks: 4.4 kg
  • Per person: 147 g
  • Crisps (150 g bags): 11
  • Nuts and olives: 0.88 kg