Portion Pal
ENDE
Free - No signup

Food Portion Calculator Per Person

Calculate how much pasta, rice, pizza, BBQ, cake, salad, and more you need for any group size. Get a practical serving estimate and shopping list in seconds.

What this calculator is for: planning food for groups, parties, events, catering, buffets, weddings, and shared meals—not nutrition, calorie, pet-food, or math proportion calculations.

Start calculatingBrowse calculators
  • Works offline
  • US and metric units
  • Print a shopping list
  • Mobile friendly
Guest presets:

Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.

Estimate for 10 guests - Pasta
Total needed
2.43 lb dry (5.46 lb cooked)
Per person
3.5 oz dry per adult
Suggested purchase
2.76 lb to buy
Leftover plan
3.5 oz extra for leftovers

Shopping list

  • Dry pasta2.76 lb
  • Pasta sauce5.5 cups
  • Parmesan cheese5.3 oz

Info: 75–100g dry pasta per adult for a main dish. Cooked weight ~2.25× dry.

Info: Main-dish mode uses 100 g dry pasta per adult.

Was this estimate helpful and accurate?

Popular calculators

View all calculators

Pasta Calculator

Dry & cooked pasta per person

Rice Calculator

Dry & cooked rice per person

Pizza Calculator

How many pizzas to order

Tacos Calculator

Tortillas, protein & toppings

BBQ Meat Calculator

Raw & cooked meat per person

Cake Calculator

Slices and sheet sizes

Salad Calculator

Greens for side or main

Charcuterie Calculator

Meat, cheese & extras

Coffee Calculator

Cups & grounds for groups

Wedding Food Calculator

Plated, buffet & apps

Party Food Calculator

Appetizers, chips & dips

Punch and Drinks Calculator

Punch and drinks per person

How it works

1

Choose a food

Pick from pasta, rice, BBQ, cake, party food, and 40+ options.

2

Enter your guests

Add adults and kids, then choose appetite and leftovers.

3

Get your quantities

See the total, per-person amount, and shopping list instantly.

Planning food for a crowd?

Whether you are hosting 10 friends, a 200-person wedding or a week-long group trip, PortionPal turns people and meal occasions into practical quantities. Start with the calculator that matches the food or event.

Party food quantitiesWedding foodBBQ per personVacation grocery plannerCalculation methodology

Build one complete event plan

Complete party menu plannerDrinks, alcohol and iceCatering budget estimate

Popular Planning Guides

View all guides

How much food per person?

Portion ranges, children and package rounding.

How much food for a party?

Build one combined menu without double-counting.

How many drinks per person?

Duration, weather, alcohol-free choices and ice.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the portion calculator?

It uses common catering and home-cooking averages. Adjust for your guests, cuisine, menu, and event length.

Is the calculator free?

Yes. Every calculator is free, requires no login, and works on any device.

Do you store my data?

No. Calculations run in your browser, and recent results are saved only on your device.

How much food do I need per person?

Choose a food and enter the number of adults and kids. The calculator applies a suitable per-person serving and your appetite and leftovers settings.