🌾 Quinoa Calculator
Calculate dry and cooked quinoa for grain bowls, salads, side dishes and meal prep.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Dry quinoa2.2 lb
- Water for cooking6.9 cups
Info: 75g dry quinoa/adult bowl. Cooked 3x.
How much quinoa per person?
50g dry as a side, 75g as a bowl/main, 95g for big appetites. Cooked weight ≈ 3× dry.
Cooking tip
Rinse first to remove bitter saponins. Toast briefly in dry pan before adding water for nutty flavor.
How much quinoa for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning quinoa 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 quinoa for 5 people? Plan for about 14.6 oz dry (2.73 lb cooked) quinoa — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much quinoa for 10 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb dry (5.46 lb cooked) quinoa — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much quinoa for 20 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb dry (10.91 lb cooked) quinoa — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much quinoa for 50 people? Plan for about 9.09 lb dry (27.28 lb cooked) quinoa — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much quinoa for 100 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb dry (54.56 lb cooked) quinoa — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
75g dry quinoa/adult bowl. Cooked 3x.
Quinoa portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 1.82 lb dry (5.46 lb cooked) quinoa | 2.18 lb dry (6.55 lb cooked) quinoa |
| 20 guests | 3.64 lb dry (10.91 lb cooked) quinoa | 4.37 lb dry (13.1 lb cooked) quinoa |
| 50 guests | 9.09 lb dry (27.28 lb cooked) quinoa | 10.91 lb dry (32.74 lb cooked) quinoa |
| 100 guests | 18.19 lb dry (54.56 lb cooked) quinoa | 21.83 lb dry (65.48 lb cooked) quinoa |
Frequently asked questions
How much quinoa for 10 bowls?
About 750g dry (≈2.25 kg cooked).
How much water per cup of quinoa?
2 cups water per 1 cup quinoa, simmer 15 minutes.