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Thanksgiving Calculator
Plan food quantities for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Turkey Needed
12.00
lbs
Side Dishes
4.00
lbs
Live Step-by-Step Calculation
# Given Values:
Number of Guests: 8
# Formula:
Turkey Needed = guests * 1.5
Turkey Needed = guests * 1.5
# Substitution:
Turkey Needed = 8 * 1.5
Turkey Needed = 8 * 1.5
Final Answer: 12 lbs
How it works
Biological Formula Standard
A good rule of thumb is 1.5 pounds of turkey per person to account for bone weight and leftovers.
How it Works
A good rule of thumb is 1.5 pounds of turkey per person to account for bone weight and leftovers.
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