How to use this result
Estimate raw pounds for a group using cooked serving size, expected yield, and leftovers.
Use realistic package-specific assumptions and test them against your own weighed results when possible. The calculator isolates the quantity and cost question; method fit, labor, flavor, and whether leftovers get eaten still matter.
Questions people ask
How many cooked ounces per person?
Six ounces is moderate, eight is generous, and smaller portions can work with several sides.
Why does raw weight vary?
Bone, skin, fat, trimming, and cooking loss change edible yield.
Should I round up?
Round to the next practical package size when appetites vary or leftovers are planned.
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