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Total headcount you are serving, including children and adults.
people
Choose the closest match. Movie night and heavy-snacking occasions use larger per-person portions than events with full food spreads.
Children eat roughly half the adult portion; teenagers frequently eat more. This adjusts the per-person serving before calculating totals.
Cooking method changes how many cups of popped corn you get from each ounce of kernels, and how many calories each cup contains.
Adding 10-20% guards against heavier-than-expected eaters and a few unpopped kernels at the bottom of the pot.
Used only to estimate cost. Bulk kernels are cheapest; microwave packets are the most expensive per ounce of raw kernels.
Cups of popped popcorn
33cups

Total volume of popped popcorn you need to prepare

Cups per person3.3cups
Unpopped kernels (oz)8.3oz
Unpopped kernels (g)234g
Unpopped kernels (lb)0.52lb
Total calories1,023kcal
Calories per person102kcal
Estimated kernel cost1.32USD
Cups popped33
Kernels (oz)8.3
Cal/person102

You need about 33 cups of popped popcorn for 10 people.

  • For 10 people at a party or event spread, plan roughly 3.3 cups per person, so about 33 cups total.
  • You need about 8.3 oz (234 g) of air-popped kernels.
  • Each serving is roughly 102 kcal with air-popped popcorn.
  • Estimated kernel cost: $1.32 at the selected price tier (not including butter, oil, or seasoning).

Next stepFor a popcorn bar, offer 2-3 flavors in separate bowls so guests can mix. Classic butter, kettle corn, and a cheddar or caramel round out most crowds.

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