🥞 Pancake Batter Calculator
Calculate pancakes per person plus flour, milk and eggs.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Estimate for 10 guests - Pancakes
Total needed
33 pancakes
Per person
3 per adult
Suggested purchase
8.3 cups batter
Leftover plan
10% extra batter
Shopping list
- Flour1.82 lb
- Milk4.1 cups
- Eggs6
- Butter / oil5.8 oz
- Maple syrup1.3 cups
Info: 3 pancakes per adult is normal. ~60g batter each.
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How many pancakes per person?
3 pancakes per adult is normal. Each pancake uses about 60 ml of batter.
How much pancakes for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning pancakes 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 pancakes for 5 people? Plan for about 17 pancakes — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pancakes for 10 people? Plan for about 33 pancakes — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pancakes for 20 people? Plan for about 66 pancakes — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pancakes for 50 people? Plan for about 165 pancakes — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pancakes for 100 people? Plan for about 330 pancakes — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
3 pancakes per adult is normal. ~60g batter each.
Pancakes portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 33 pancakes | 40 pancakes |
| 20 guests | 66 pancakes | 80 pancakes |
| 50 guests | 165 pancakes | 199 pancakes |
| 100 guests | 330 pancakes | 397 pancakes |
Frequently asked questions
How much pancake batter for 20 people?
About 3.6 L of batter for 60 pancakes.