🥣 Burrito Bowl Calculator
Setting up a build-your-own burrito bowl bar? Get exact rice, beans, protein and toppings for every guest.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Dry rice2.2 lb
- Cooked beans1.94 lb
- Protein (cooked)2.91 lb
- Veg / corn / lettuce2.43 lb
- Shredded cheese8.8 oz
- Salsa & sour cream14.1 oz
Info: 75g dry rice + 80g beans + 120g protein per adult.
How much per burrito bowl?
Plan ~75g dry rice, 80g cooked beans, and 120g cooked protein per adult, plus 100g of mixed veg and 25g cheese.
Build-your-own bar setup
Set out rice → beans → proteins → veg/salsas → cheese/sour cream/guac. Provide tongs and ladles. Label vegan and gluten-free items.
How much burrito bowl for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning burrito bowl for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much burrito bowl for 5 people? Plan for about 5 burrito bowls (4.55 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much burrito bowl for 10 people? Plan for about 10 burrito bowls (9.09 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much burrito bowl for 20 people? Plan for about 20 burrito bowls (18.19 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much burrito bowl for 50 people? Plan for about 50 burrito bowls (45.47 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much burrito bowl for 100 people? Plan for about 100 burrito bowls (90.94 lb of fillings) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
75g dry rice + 80g beans + 120g protein per adult.
Burrito Bowl portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 10 burrito bowls (9.09 lb of fillings) | 10 burrito bowls (10.91 lb of fillings) |
| 20 guests | 20 burrito bowls (18.19 lb of fillings) | 20 burrito bowls (21.83 lb of fillings) |
| 50 guests | 50 burrito bowls (45.47 lb of fillings) | 50 burrito bowls (54.56 lb of fillings) |
| 100 guests | 100 burrito bowls (90.94 lb of fillings) | 100 burrito bowls (109.13 lb of fillings) |
Frequently asked questions
How much rice for 20 burrito bowls?
About 1.5 kg dry rice (which cooks to ~4.5 kg).
How much chicken for a burrito bowl bar?
Plan 120g cooked protein per adult — 2.4 kg cooked chicken for 20 guests.