Food quantities per person
How much pasta, rice, meat or veg to plan for a meal, barbecue or party.
How it works
Raw amounts per adult for a main course: pasta 100 g, rice 75 g, couscous 70 g, potatoes 250 g, meat or fish 150 g, veg 200 g. A child counts as about 0.6 adult.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Number of people6
- Of which children2
- Type of mealMain course
- AppetiteNormal
you get:
- Pasta (dry)520 g
- Rice (uncooked)390 g
- Potatoes1.3 kg
- Meat or fish780 g
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Food quantities per person” tool work?
Raw amounts per adult for a main course: pasta 100 g, rice 75 g, couscous 70 g, potatoes 250 g, meat or fish 150 g, veg 200 g. A child counts as about 0.6 adult.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: number of people, of which children, type of meal, appetite. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Number of people: 6; Of which children: 2; Type of meal: Main course; Appetite: Normal → Pasta (dry): 520 g; Rice (uncooked): 390 g.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.