Brisket Per Person Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Brisket Per Person (BPP):

\[ \text{BPP} = \frac{\text{TW}}{\text{NP}} \times \text{AF} \]

Where:

\(\text{BPP}\) is the brisket per person (lbs)
\(\text{TW}\) is the total weight of the raw brisket (lbs)
\(\text{NP}\) is the number of people
\(\text{AF}\) is the adjustment factor (decimal) to account for the weight loss during cooking

What is Brisket Per Person?

Brisket per person refers to the amount of brisket meat recommended to be served to each individual at a meal. This is often used in event planning or catering to estimate the quantity of brisket needed. The general rule of thumb is to allocate around 1/2 to 1 pound of brisket per person if it’s the main course. This can vary depending on the number of side dishes, the type of event, and the appetite of the guests.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Total Weight of Raw Brisket (\(\text{TW}\)) = 20 lbs
Number of People (\(\text{NP}\)) = 10
Adjustment Factor (\(\text{AF}\)) = 0.75

Using the formula:

\[ \text{BPP} = \frac{20}{10} \times 0.75 = 1.5 \text{ lbs} \]

The Brisket Per Person is 1.5 lbs.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Total Weight of Raw Brisket (\(\text{TW}\)) = 30 lbs
Number of People (\(\text{NP}\)) = 15
Adjustment Factor (\(\text{AF}\)) = 0.8

Using the formula:

\[ \text{BPP} = \frac{30}{15} \times 0.8 = 1.6 \text{ lbs} \]

The Brisket Per Person is 1.6 lbs.