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Steak Serving Size Calculator — How Much Per Person?

Steak serving sizes vary significantly based on cut, cooking method, and the rest of the meal. A restaurant 'standard' filet mignon portion is 6–8 oz; a ribeye for a steak enthusiast runs 12–16 oz. For home dinner parties with multiple courses and sides, 6–8 oz of cooked steak per person (8–10 oz raw, accounting for cooking shrinkage) is typically sufficient. For a steak-focused meal with minimal sides: plan 10–12 oz raw per person. Use the calculator to find the right amount for your dinner.

Boneless steaks: 8–10 oz raw per person. Bone-in steaks (T-bone, porterhouse, bone-in ribeye): buy 12–14 oz raw per person — the bone accounts for 15–25% of weight. A 16 oz porterhouse serves one person, not two, once bone weight is subtracted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many servings per pound of cooked meat?
At 6 oz per main course serving, 1 pound of cooked meat yields about 2.5 servings. At 4 oz per sandwich, 1 pound gives about 4 servings. Always calculate from cooked (not raw) weight for accuracy.
How much raw meat do I need per person?
For a main course portion (6 oz cooked), buy: raw beef 8–10 oz per person (accounts for 25% shrinkage), raw chicken 9–10 oz per person (32% shrinkage), pulled pork shoulder 12–13 oz raw per person (37% yield). Always buy 10–15% extra as a buffer.
What is a standard serving size for BBQ meat?
Main course: 6 oz cooked. Sandwich or slider: 4 oz. Appetizer or taco: 2–3 oz. Children are usually half of adult portions. These are guides — actual consumption varies with number of sides and hunger level.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much steak per person for a dinner party?
For a dinner party with multiple courses: 6–8 oz of cooked steak per person. Raw purchase amount: 8–10 oz per person (steaks lose 20–25% of weight during cooking from moisture evaporation and fat rendering). For a standalone steak dinner with minimal sides: 10–12 oz raw per person. For steak-enthusiast guests or a celebratory meal: 12–16 oz raw per person.
How much steak do I need for 10 people?
For 10 people at a dinner with sides: buy 6–7 lbs of boneless steak (8–10 oz raw per person × 10). For a steak-focused meal: 8–10 lbs. Specific examples: 10 ribeyes at 12 oz each (7.5 lbs), 10 NY strips at 10 oz each (6.25 lbs), 20 filet mignon medallions at 6 oz each (7.5 lbs). Buy at the same thickness for even cooking across all portions.
What is a standard steak portion size?
Restaurant standard steak portions: filet mignon — 6–8 oz. NY strip — 8–12 oz. Ribeye — 12–16 oz. T-bone/porterhouse — 14–20 oz (including bone). For home cooking where you're buying unportioned steaks: ask your butcher to cut to thickness (1 to 1.5 inches) rather than weight for better cooking results, then buy by weight target.

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