How Much Turkey Per Person?

Guidelines for calculating how much turkey to buy for Thanksgiving based on your number of guests.

Ingredients

  • Turkey (1.5 pound)
  • Turkey (1 pound)

Instructions

  1. For 2 to 4 adults, buy a turkey weighing 3 to 6 pounds with leftovers or 2 to 4 pounds without leftovers.
  2. For 6 to 8 adults, buy a turkey weighing 9 to 12 pounds with leftovers or 6 to 8 pounds without leftovers.
  3. For 10 to 12 adults, buy a turkey weighing 15 to 18 pounds with leftovers or 10 to 12 pounds without leftovers.
  4. For 14 to 16 adults, buy a turkey weighing 21 to 24 pounds with leftovers or 14 to 16 pounds without leftovers.
  5. For 18 to 20 adults, buy a turkey weighing 27 to 30 pounds with leftovers or 18 to 20 pounds without leftovers.
  6. For 22 to 24 adults, buy a turkey weighing 33 to 36 pounds with leftovers or 22 to 24 pounds without leftovers.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 0
  • fat: 0 g
  • sats: 0 g
  • carbs: 0 g
  • fibre: 0 g
  • protein: 0 g
  • salt: 0 g