Food Quantity Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the total food quantity needed is:

\[ FQ = \frac{N \times S \times M}{E} \]

Where:

\(FQ\) is the total food quantity needed (kg)
\(N\) is the number of people
\(S\) is the standard serving size per person (kg)
\(M\) is the number of meals
\(E\) is the efficiency of food preparation (%)

What is Food Quantity?

Food quantity refers to the amount or volume of food that is consumed or required. It can be measured in various ways such as by weight, volume, number of items, or calories. The quantity of food needed can depend on various factors such as age, gender, physical activity level, and health status. Understanding food quantity is important for maintaining a balanced diet and for managing food supply and demand in food service operations.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Number of People (N) = 50
Standard Serving Size per Person (S) = 0.5 kg
Number of Meals (M) = 3
Efficiency of Food Preparation (E) = 80%

Using the formula:

\[ FQ = \frac{50 \times 0.5 \times 3}{80} = 0.94 \, \text{kg} \]

The total food quantity needed is 0.94 kg.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Number of People (N) = 100
Standard Serving Size per Person (S) = 0.6 kg
Number of Meals (M) = 2
Efficiency of Food Preparation (E) = 75%

Using the formula:

\[ FQ = \frac{100 \times 0.6 \times 2}{75} = 1.60 \, \text{kg} \]

The total food quantity needed is 1.60 kg.