Pasta Portions Calculator
Calculate how much dry pasta to cook per person.
Covers spaghetti, penne, fusilli, and more with gram and ounce measurements.
Pasta Needed
Standard pasta portions per person:
| Meal Type | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Side dish | 55–70 g | 2–2.5 oz |
| Main course (adult) | 85–115 g | 3–4 oz |
| Main course (child) | 55–70 g | 2–2.5 oz |
| Hearty appetite | 140–170 g | 5–6 oz |
Pasta roughly doubles in weight when cooked. So 100 g dry pasta becomes about 200 g cooked.
Shape-specific tips:
- Long pasta (spaghetti, linguine): A bundle the diameter of a quarter coin is about 85 g (one adult serving)
- Short pasta (penne, fusilli): About 3/4 cup dry per serving
- Filled pasta (ravioli, tortellini): 150–175 g per serving (heavier filling)
Water needed: Use at least 1 liter (4 cups) of water per 100 g of pasta for even cooking.