Meat Calculator: How Much Meat Do You Need?Joyce Henry

How Much Meat Do You Need?

Use calculator to help determine how much meat to buy.

Select your meat type
Adjust how many diners you’ll have
Our recommendation will display just above your entries

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is:

Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
Bone-In Meat: 1 lb. person for adults and 1/2 lb. per person for children.

Then adjust for your situation.

Are you feeding any seniors or teenagers?
Do you want leftovers?
Do you have any other main dish items?