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Pizza Party Calculator

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Calculate the optimal number of pizzas to order for a party based on the number of guests, pizza sizes, and pricing. This calculator helps you determine the best combination of pizza sizes to minimize cost while ensuring everyone is satisfied.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Number of Guests, Slices Per Guest, Slices in Small Pizza, Price of Small Pizza, Slices in Large Pizza, and Price of Large Pizza in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Slices Needed, Large Pizzas Needed, Small Pizzas Needed, Cost for Large Pizzas, Cost for Small Pizzas, and Optimal Pizza Choice in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Small Party

Number of Guests: 5; Slices Per Guest: 2; Slices in Small Pizza: 6; Price of Small Pizza: 8.99 dollars; Slices in Large Pizza: 8; Price of Large Pizza: 12.99 dollars

Total Slices Needed: 10; Large Pizzas Needed: 2; Small Pizzas Needed: 2; Cost for Large Pizzas: 25.98 dollars; Cost for Small Pizzas: 17.98 dollars; Optimal Pizza Choice: Small Pizzas

Medium Party

Number of Guests: 15; Slices Per Guest: 3; Slices in Small Pizza: 6; Price of Small Pizza: 8.99 dollars; Slices in Large Pizza: 8; Price of Large Pizza: 12.99 dollars

Total Slices Needed: 45; Large Pizzas Needed: 6; Small Pizzas Needed: 8; Cost for Large Pizzas: 77.94 dollars; Cost for Small Pizzas: 71.92 dollars; Optimal Pizza Choice: Small Pizzas

Large Party

Number of Guests: 30; Slices Per Guest: 3; Slices in Small Pizza: 6; Price of Small Pizza: 8.99 dollars; Slices in Large Pizza: 8; Price of Large Pizza: 12.99 dollars

Total Slices Needed: 90; Large Pizzas Needed: 12; Small Pizzas Needed: 15; Cost for Large Pizzas: 155.88 dollars; Cost for Small Pizzas: 134.85 dollars; Optimal Pizza Choice: Small Pizzas

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