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BBQ calculator: how much meat per person

BBQ calculator: how much meat per person by Utilorca (utilorca.com): free, no sign-up, runs in your browser. Plan a cookout without running short: enter the guests and get the meat, buns, drinks, ice and charcoal to buy.

Rules of thumb for a cookout with sides; big eaters or few sides need more. Change the amount per adult to match your group.

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How to use it

  1. Type the number of adults and children.
  2. Adjust the meat per adult if your group eats more or less (half a pound is a common rule with sides).
  3. Copy the shopping list.

Questions and answers

How much meat per person for a BBQ?

About 1/2 lb of meat per adult with sides, and half that for children. Without many sides or with big eaters, plan 3/4 lb.

How much charcoal do I need?

A common rule is about 1 lb of charcoal per pound of meat, more for long cooks.

How many burgers per person?

Plan 1.5 to 2 patties per adult with other food on the grill.