Event & Party Planning

Pizza Order Calculator (Adults and Kids)

Enter adults and kids to get the number of pizzas and the cost.

Your numbers

Symbol only: enter amounts in the currency you pick.
%
%
$

Your results

Pizzas to order
Pizzas to order
—
Slices needed
—
Vegetarian pizzas
—
Other pizzas
—
Estimated cost
—
Cost per guest
—

Pizza Order Calculator (Adults and Kids) by TheCalcTools

How the Pizza Order Calculator (Adults and Kids) works

Enter adults and kids and how many slices each usually eats. 3 for adults and 2 for kids is a typical party figure.

Add a buffer for seconds, then divide by slices per pizza and round up.

A share of the pizzas is set aside as vegetarian.

The formula

Pizzas = ceil((adults × slices + kids × slices) × (1 + buffer) ÷ slices per pizza)

Worked example

Using the default values shown in the calculator:

Adults20
Kids10
Slices per adult3
Slices per kid2
Slices per pizzaLarge (8 slices)
Guests who want vegetarian15 %
Extra for leftovers10 %
Price per pizza$14
  1. 20 × 3 + 10 × 2 = 80 slices; with 10% extra = 88 slices.
  2. At 8 slices per pizza that is 11 pizzas, including 2 vegetarian. Estimated cost $154.00.

Result:

Pizzas to order11
Slices needed88
Vegetarian pizzas2
Other pizzas9
Estimated cost$154.00
Cost per guest$5.13

Frequently asked questions

How many pizzas for 30 people?

With 20 adults and 10 kids at 3 and 2 slices, about 80 slices plus a buffer, which is 11 large pizzas of 8 slices.

Should I order more for teenagers?

Yes. Teenagers often eat 4 to 5 slices, so set the slices per kid higher.

Sources and further reading

More in Event & Party Planning · All calculators

This calculator gives estimates for information only. Check important results independently before you rely on them. See our disclaimer.