🍲 Pho Calculator
Calculate broth, rice noodles, sliced meat, and herbs for a pho dinner.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Dry rice noodles2.2 lb
- Pho broth1.45 gal
- Sliced beef / chicken2.43 lb
- Herbs, sprouts, lime1.32 lb
Info: 90g dry rice noodles + 500ml broth + 100g meat per adult.
How much pho per person?
90g dry rice noodles, 500ml broth, 100g sliced meat, and 60g of herb toppings.
Herbs & toppings
Thai basil, cilantro, mint, bean sprouts, lime wedges, sliced jalapeño, hoisin and sriracha.
How much pho for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning pho 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 pho for 5 people? Plan for about 1.09 lb dry noodles + 11.5 cups broth — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pho for 10 people? Plan for about 2.18 lb dry noodles + 1.45 gal broth — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pho for 20 people? Plan for about 4.37 lb dry noodles + 2.91 gal broth — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pho for 50 people? Plan for about 10.91 lb dry noodles + 7.27 gal broth — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much pho for 100 people? Plan for about 21.83 lb dry noodles + 14.53 gal broth — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
90g dry rice noodles + 500ml broth + 100g meat per adult.
Pho portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 2.18 lb dry noodles + 1.45 gal broth | 2.62 lb dry noodles + 1.74 gal broth |
| 20 guests | 4.37 lb dry noodles + 2.91 gal broth | 5.24 lb dry noodles + 3.49 gal broth |
| 50 guests | 10.91 lb dry noodles + 7.27 gal broth | 13.1 lb dry noodles + 8.72 gal broth |
| 100 guests | 21.83 lb dry noodles + 14.53 gal broth | 26.19 lb dry noodles + 17.44 gal broth |
Frequently asked questions
How much pho broth for 20 people?
About 10 L of broth — make a big batch and simmer 6+ hours for depth.
What meat for pho?
Thinly sliced raw eye of round (cooks in the hot broth), brisket, or chicken.