Food

Mashed Potatoes per Person Calculator

How many potatoes to mash for a crowd.

Calculated Output

Total potatoes 4

Formula: total = guests × pounds per person

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Number of guests = 10

3. Per person = 0.4

5. Total potatoes = Number of guests x Per person = 10 x 0.4 = 4

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The math behind it

total = guests × pounds per person (≈0.4 lb of raw potato each).

10 guests × 0.4 lb → 4 lb.

Side or main?

Bump to ~0.5 lb/person if it's a star side at a holiday meal.