How many burger patties per adult?

Plan 1.5 to 2 patties per adult when other food is on the grill, and increase if burgers are the only meat.

How many buns should I buy?

Match your bun count to your total patty count, and grab one extra pack in case a few buns tear.

Can the BBQ calculator estimate buns for me?

Yes, enter adults and children in the calculator on this page to get meat, buns, drinks, ice, and charcoal.

How Many Burgers per Person for a BBQ?

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Plan 1.5 to 2 burger patties per adult when other meats and sides are on the grill, and half that amount for children. You can enter your guest count in the free BBQ calculator on this page to get your total meat, buns, drinks, ice, and charcoal in one shopping list.

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Adults Children Meat per adult (lb)

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

Step by step

Count the adults and children coming to your cookout.
Plan 1.5 to 2 patties per adult and half as much for each child when serving other grill items.
Enter your numbers in the BBQ calculator on this page to get your meat and bun totals.
Add extra patties if burgers are the main meat and there are few sides.

At a glance

Grill setup	Patties per adult	Why
Burgers plus other meats	1.5 to 2 patties	Guests split their appetite across multiple items.
Burgers as the main dish	2+ patties	People often go back for a second burger.
Kids	Half the adult portion	Smaller appetites need fewer patties and buns.