Meat Calculator: How Much Meat Do You Need?Joyce Henry
Use calculator to help determine how much meat to buy.
- Select your meat type
- Adjust how many diners you’ll have
- Our recommendation will display just above your entries
A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is:
- Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
- Bone-In Meat: 1 lb. person for adults and 1/2 lb. per person for children.
Then adjust for your situation.
- Are you feeding any seniors or teenagers?
- Do you want leftovers?
- Do you have any other main dish items?
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