Thanksgiving Portions Calculator
Written by Mustapha B. · Updated August 13, 2026
Enter your guest count to see exactly how much turkey, stuffing, potatoes and sides to make, no running out, no mountains of leftovers.
You’ll need
Thanksgiving Portions Calculator, reference
| Occasion | Per guest |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | 1.25 lb turkey · 0.5 cups stuffing · 0.5 cups mashed potatoes · 0.33 cups gravy · 0.25 cups cranberry sauce · 0.5 cups green beans · 1.5 rolls dinner rolls |
| Christmas (ham) | 0.75 lb ham (bone-in) · 0.5 cups potatoes · 0.5 cups vegetables · 1.5 rolls dinner rolls |
Tips
- These are per-person amounts, multiply for your headcount and round up.
- Cooking for big eaters or sending leftovers home? Add 10–20%.
- Buy turkey at about 1.25 lb per person to allow for bone and leftovers.
Frequently asked questions
How much turkey per person?
Plan about 1.25 pounds of turkey per person, that allows for the bone and some leftovers. For a boneless roast, 0.5–0.75 lb per person is enough.