🍩 Donut Calculator
Calculate how many donuts to order for office breakfasts, kids parties, or morning meetings.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Donuts (assorted)11
- Coffee for crowd15 cups
- Napkins11
Info: 1 donut/adult normal. 1.5 for hungry/breakfast event.
How many donuts per person?
0.75 light, 1 normal, 1.5 if donuts are the breakfast feature.
Variety
Order in dozens with at least 4 varieties — glazed, chocolate, sprinkle and a filled (jelly or cream).
How much donut for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning donut 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 donut for 5 people? Plan for about 6 donuts (1 dozen) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much donut for 10 people? Plan for about 11 donuts (1 dozen) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much donut for 20 people? Plan for about 22 donuts (2 dozen) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much donut for 50 people? Plan for about 56 donuts (5 dozen) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much donut for 100 people? Plan for about 111 donuts (10 dozen) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
1 donut/adult normal. 1.5 for hungry/breakfast event.
Donut portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 11 donuts (1 dozen) | 14 donuts (2 dozen) |
| 20 guests | 22 donuts (2 dozen) | 27 donuts (3 dozen) |
| 50 guests | 56 donuts (5 dozen) | 66 donuts (6 dozen) |
| 100 guests | 111 donuts (10 dozen) | 132 donuts (11 dozen) |
Frequently asked questions
How many donuts for 50 people?
About 50 donuts (~5 dozen) at a normal serving — order extra if you want variety.
Donuts and coffee ratio?
Plan ~1.5 cups of coffee per donut guest — coffee disappears fast at breakfast.