Barbecue calculator
Find out how much meat, drinks and charcoal to buy for a barbecue, by number of guests.
Meat
4 kg
Beer (350 ml cans)40
Soda / juice6.2 L
Charcoal5 kg
Garlic bread (units)6
Estimate for a ~4–6 h barbecue. Adjust if the group eats or drinks a lot.
How the calculation works
Per person, on average: man ~400 g of meat, woman ~300 g, child ~200 g. For drinks, count ~4 beer cans per drinking adult and ~0.5 L of soda per person.
Frequently asked questions
What if it is just snacks?
Reduce the meat by about 30–40%.
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Updated on June 18, 2026 · by Rafael Rossi · Methodology & sources