Pasta Serving Calculator
Calculate the perfect amount of pasta for any number of people. Get accurate measurements for dried and fresh pasta, including portion sizes, sauce quantities, cooking water, and helpful cooking tips for perfect pasta every time.
Pasta Portions (Dry):
• Side dish: 2 oz (56g) per person
• Main dish: 3-4 oz (85-113g) per person
Cooking Expansion:
Dry pasta doubles or triples when cooked
2 oz dry = 4-6 oz cooked = 1 cup cooked
• Side dish: 2 oz (56g) per person
• Main dish: 3-4 oz (85-113g) per person
Cooking Expansion:
Dry pasta doubles or triples when cooked
2 oz dry = 4-6 oz cooked = 1 cup cooked
Example: 8 people, main dish
Dry pasta needed = 8 × 3.5 oz = 28 oz
= 1 lb 12 oz (or about 1.75 lbs)
Cooked pasta ≈ 56-84 oz (14-21 cups)
Dry pasta needed = 8 × 3.5 oz = 28 oz
= 1 lb 12 oz (or about 1.75 lbs)
Cooked pasta ≈ 56-84 oz (14-21 cups)
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📐 Formula
Pasta Portions (Dry):
• Side dish: 2 oz (56g) per person
• Main dish: 3-4 oz (85-113g) per person
Cooking Expansion:
Dry pasta doubles or triples when cooked
2 oz dry = 4-6 oz cooked = 1 cup cooked
• Side dish: 2 oz (56g) per person
• Main dish: 3-4 oz (85-113g) per person
Cooking Expansion:
Dry pasta doubles or triples when cooked
2 oz dry = 4-6 oz cooked = 1 cup cooked
📝 Example Calculation
Example: 8 people, main dish
Dry pasta needed = 8 × 3.5 oz = 28 oz
= 1 lb 12 oz (or about 1.75 lbs)
Cooked pasta ≈ 56-84 oz (14-21 cups)
Dry pasta needed = 8 × 3.5 oz = 28 oz
= 1 lb 12 oz (or about 1.75 lbs)
Cooked pasta ≈ 56-84 oz (14-21 cups)