Food & Kitchen
Meat Per Person Calculator
Per-person serving sizes net of trim and cook loss. 1/3 lb on the plate often means 3/4 lb raw to buy.
Raw weight to buy
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FAQ
Why is brisket so much more than steak? +
Brisket yields ~55% after trim and cook. Steak yields ~85%. So even though serving sizes are similar, you buy a lot more raw brisket.
Do I add extra for leftovers? +
Yes — bump appetite to "Big" or just multiply final answer by 1.25 to send people home with bags.