🥑 Guacamole Calculator
How many avocados do you need for guacamole? This calculator turns guest count into ripe avocados, lime and salt.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Ripe avocados6
- Lime2
- Onion / cilantro / saltto taste
- Tortilla chips for dipping1.65 lb
Info: 75g guac/adult. 1 medium avocado ≈ 150g guac.
Avocado yield
One medium ripe avocado yields about 150g of mashed guacamole. Plan 75g per adult for a normal dip serving.
Keeping it green
Press plastic wrap directly to the surface or top with a thin layer of lime juice or water — air contact is what browns it.
How much guacamole for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning guacamole 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 guacamole for 5 people? Plan for about 14.6 oz guacamole (3 avocados) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much guacamole for 10 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb guacamole (6 avocados) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much guacamole for 20 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb guacamole (12 avocados) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much guacamole for 50 people? Plan for about 9.09 lb guacamole (28 avocados) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much guacamole for 100 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb guacamole (55 avocados) — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
75g guac/adult. 1 medium avocado ≈ 150g guac.
Guacamole portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 1.82 lb guacamole (6 avocados) | 2.18 lb guacamole (7 avocados) |
| 20 guests | 3.64 lb guacamole (12 avocados) | 4.37 lb guacamole (14 avocados) |
| 50 guests | 9.09 lb guacamole (28 avocados) | 10.91 lb guacamole (33 avocados) |
| 100 guests | 18.19 lb guacamole (55 avocados) | 21.83 lb guacamole (66 avocados) |
Frequently asked questions
How many avocados for 20 people?
About 10 medium avocados for 20 guests at 75g each.
How much guacamole for a taco bar?
Plan 100g per person at a taco bar — guacamole gets used heavily.