Food

Popcorn Calculator

Find popcorn needed for a group.

Calculated Output

Popped popcorn (cups) 24

Kernels needed (cups) 0.75

Formula: popped = guests × cups each ; kernels = popped ÷ 32

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Number of guests = 12

3. Cups per person = 2

5. Popped popcorn = Number of guests x Cups per person = 12 x 2 = 24cups

6. Kernels needed = 0.75cups

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The math behind it

popped cups = guests × cups per person. 1/4 cup of kernels makes ~8 cups, so kernels = popped ÷ 32.

12 guests × 2 cups → 24 cups (~0.75 cup kernels).

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Allow 3–4 cups per person for a main snack.