How much meat per person
| Main dish | Per adult (normal) | With leftovers |
|---|---|---|
| Prime rib, bone-in | 1 lb (1 rib feeds 2) | 1¼ lb |
| Prime rib, boneless | ½ lb | ¾ lb |
| Ham, bone-in | ¾ lb | 1 lb |
| Ham, boneless | ½ lb | ⅔ lb |
| Whole turkey | 1½ lb | 2 lb |
| Brisket (raw) | 1 lb (cooks down to about ½ lb) | 1¼ lb |
Charts by guest count: prime rib & ham per person, how many pies, how much wine. Cooking a turkey? Use the turkey size & cooking time calculator. After dinner: how long leftovers last.
Holiday Dinner Calculator FAQs
How much prime rib do I need for 10 adults?
About 10 lb of bone-in prime rib (a 5-rib roast) or 5–7½ lb boneless.
How much ham per person for Christmas dinner?
¾ lb per person for bone-in ham and ½ lb for boneless when ham is the main dish. Use less (about ⅓ lb boneless) if you’re also serving another main.
How much brisket per person?
Plan about ½ lb of cooked brisket per person, which means about 1 lb of raw brisket, because brisket loses about half its weight as it cooks.
How many pies do I need for 20 people?
Three 9-inch pies give 24 slices, enough for one slice each. If you offer several kinds, people often take a sliver of two, so plan four.