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
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)