This pasta portion reference table shows the total dry pasta for a range of number of people values, assuming a dry pasta per person of 100 g. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Pasta Portion Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Number of people | Total dry pasta |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 8 | 800 |
| 12 | 1,200 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 28 | 2,800 |
| 40 | 4,000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your number of people and read across to the total dry pasta. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Pasta Portion Calculator for a precise answer.
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