Meat Per Person Calculator
Buy the right amount of meat for your gathering — enter guests, meat type and appetite to get the raw weight to purchase, with bone and cooking yield already factored in. No more guessing at the butcher's.
How to use
- Enter the number of guests.
- Choose the meat type — bone-in and whole chicken need more raw weight for the same cooked serving.
- Buy the raw weight shown; the yield factor for that meat type is already included.
Tips
- Bone-in cuts and whole chicken need noticeably more raw weight for the same serving.
- Buy a little extra for large gatherings — running short is worse than leftovers.
- Tell your butcher the serving plan so the cuts match the dish.
Yield guide used: boneless meat loses about 25 to 30 percent in cooking, bone-in cuts yield about 55 to 60 percent edible cooked meat, whole chicken about 50 percent, and mince dishes about 80 percent. Children typically eat about half an adult portion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the meat per person calculator do?
It tells you how much raw meat to buy for a gathering — guests, meat type and appetite are converted into a purchase weight, with bone and cooking yield already factored in.
Which meat types are supported?
Boneless (beef, mutton, chicken), bone-in cuts, whole chicken and mince or minced meat dishes.
Why does meat type matter?
Bone-in cuts and whole birds lose more weight to bone and cooking, so the calculator adjusts the raw weight you need to buy.
Can I adjust the serving size?
Yes. Choose light, normal or hearty appetite, or type your own cooked-meat grams per person.