2Once you know the exact number of attendees, use this formula: Number of guests x 1.25. You’ll want to plan on about 1.25 pounds of turkey per person attending. That means that if you are expecting 12 guests, plan for a 15-pound bird.
To make things simple, we’ve created a guide to help you pick the perfect-sized turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner menu.
How to Figure Out How Much Turkey Per Person
–Number of Guests –
Turkey Weight–
4 5lbs
6 8lbs
8 10lbs
10 13lbs
12 15lbs
15 20lbs
20 25lbs
25 32lbs
