Planning your holiday meal? Use our Turkey Size Calculator to determine exactly how much turkey you need per person for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Avoid food waste and ensure plenty of delicious leftovers with our easy-to-use tool for perfect meal planning.
Formula:
The calculator estimates the recommended raw turkey weight based on the number of guests and your desired amount of leftovers. The general formula is:
Recommended Turkey Weight (lbs) = (Number of Adults × Adult Portion) + (Number of Children × Child Portion)
Where:
- Adult Portion: Varies from 1.25 lbs (no leftovers) to 2.0 lbs (lots of leftovers) per adult.
- Child Portion: Varies from 0.5 lbs (no leftovers) to 1.0 lbs (lots of leftovers) per child.
Our tool automatically adjusts these portion sizes based on your selection to ensure you have just the right amount!