πŸ‡ Fruit Platter Calculator

Calculate how much fruit to put on a platter for brunches, weddings and gatherings.

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

Estimate for 10 guests - Fruit Platter
Total needed
3.64 lb fruit platter
Per person
5.3 oz per adult
Suggested purchase
4.41 lb mixed fruit
Leftover plan
Includes 10% leftover buffer

Shopping list

  • Berries14.1 oz
  • Melon (watermelon/cantaloupe)1.32 lb
  • Grapes & pineapple1.1 lb

Info: 150g fruit/adult normal platter portion.

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How much fruit per person?

100g light, 150g normal, 220g for a brunch-headlining platter.

Color & texture

Mix berries, melon, grapes, pineapple, citrus and a softer fruit (kiwi, mango) for a pretty platter.

How much fruit platter for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?

These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning fruit platter for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers β€” bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.

  • How much fruit platter for 5 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb fruit platter β€” adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much fruit platter for 10 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb fruit platter β€” adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much fruit platter for 20 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb fruit platter β€” adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much fruit platter for 50 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb fruit platter β€” adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
  • How much fruit platter for 100 people? Plan for about 36.38 lb fruit platter β€” adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.

150g fruit/adult normal platter portion.

Fruit Platter portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people

GuestsNormal servingHungry crowd
10 guests3.64 lb fruit platter4.37 lb fruit platter
20 guests7.28 lb fruit platter8.73 lb fruit platter
50 guests18.19 lb fruit platter21.83 lb fruit platter
100 guests36.38 lb fruit platter43.65 lb fruit platter

Frequently asked questions

How much fruit for 100 people?

About 15 kg mixed fruit on a brunch fruit platter at a normal serving.

What fruit doesn't brown?

Berries, grapes, pineapple, melon, citrus all hold up well on a platter.

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