🥡 Stir Fry Calculator
Plan vegetables, protein, sauce, and rice or noodles for any size stir fry.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Protein (cooked weight)2.91 lb
- Mixed vegetables4.85 lb
- Stir-fry sauce1.8 cups
- Dry rice (optional)2.2 lb
Info: 120g protein + 200g veg + 40ml sauce per adult.
How much stir fry per person?
120g cooked protein, 200g vegetables, 40ml sauce per adult. Add 75g dry rice or 90g dry noodles.
High-heat tip
Cook in batches — overcrowding the wok steams instead of sears.
How much stir fry for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning stir fry 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 stir fry for 5 people? Plan for about 3.88 lb stir fry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much stir fry for 10 people? Plan for about 7.76 lb stir fry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much stir fry for 20 people? Plan for about 15.52 lb stir fry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much stir fry for 50 people? Plan for about 38.8 lb stir fry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much stir fry for 100 people? Plan for about 77.6 lb stir fry — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
120g protein + 200g veg + 40ml sauce per adult.
Stir Fry portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 7.76 lb stir fry | 9.31 lb stir fry |
| 20 guests | 15.52 lb stir fry | 18.62 lb stir fry |
| 50 guests | 38.8 lb stir fry | 46.56 lb stir fry |
| 100 guests | 77.6 lb stir fry | 93.12 lb stir fry |
Frequently asked questions
How much stir fry for 10 people?
About 1.2 kg protein, 2 kg vegetables, and 400ml sauce.
Best veg for stir fry?
Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, bok choy, mushrooms, and onion.