Enter the total weight of the raw brisket and the number of people into the calculator to determine the brisket per person.
Brisket Per Person Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the amount of brisket needed per person.
BPP = (TW / NP) * AF
Variables:
- BPP is the brisket per person (lbs)
- TW is the total weight of the raw brisket (lbs)
- NP is the number of people
- AF is the adjustment factor (decimal) to account for the weight loss during cooking
To calculate the brisket per person, divide the total weight of the raw brisket by the number of people. Then multiply the result by the adjustment factor to account for the weight loss during cooking.
What is a 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.
How to Calculate Brisket Per Person?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Brisket Per Person (BPP).
- First, determine the total weight of the raw brisket (TW) in pounds.
- Next, determine the number of people (NP).
- Next, determine the adjustment factor (AF) as a decimal to account for the weight loss during cooking.
- Finally, calculate the Brisket Per Person (BPP) using the formula: BPP = (TW / NP) * AF.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total weight of the raw brisket (TW) = 20 lbs
Number of people (NP) = 10
Adjustment factor (AF) = 0.8
