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Pasta serving

Work out how much dry pasta to cook for a given number of people.

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Results update as you type. The formula and assumptions are explained below the calculator.

Dry pasta needed

360 g

Per person90 g

In ounces12.7 oz

Approximate cooked weight828 g

Water for boiling3,600 ml

Dry weights are for a main course; halve them for a side. Cooked weight roughly doubles as pasta absorbs water. Fresh pasta is heavier and needs less dry weight than the same serving of dried pasta.

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What does this tool do?

Dry pasta portions depend on appetite, pasta shape and whether it is a main dish or a side. A typical main-course serving is 90–100 g of dry pasta; long strands feel more generous than small shapes at the same weight.

The Formula

Dry pasta = servings × base grams per serving × appetite factor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pasta per person is normal?

Allow about 90–100 g of dry pasta for a main course and 40–50 g for a side or soup. Filled pasta is denser, so 120 g is a reasonable main-course portion.

Does the shape change the amount?

The weight stays similar, but smaller shapes pack more tightly into a cup, so weighing is more reliable than measuring by volume. Long strands are easy to portion by the handful once you know your usual weight.

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