How Much Popcorn for 100 Guests? – Calculator

For 100 guests, you’ll need around 25 to 50 cups of unpopped popcorn kernels, depending on the serving size. This can yield approximately 50 to 100 cups of popped popcorn. Adjust quantities based on portion preferences and consider using an average popping rate for accurate estimates.

Serving Size	Unpopped Kernels Needed	Popped Popcorn Yield
1 oz per serving	100 oz (6.25 lbs)	~1500 cups
1/2 cup per serving	50 cups	~100 cups
1/3 cup per serving	33.33 cups	~66.67 cups
1/4 cup per serving	25 cups	~50 cups
2 cups per serving	200 cups	~400 cups

FAQs

1. How much popcorn kernels for 100 guests? You'll need approximately 6 to 8 cups of unpopped kernels to serve 100 guests, assuming 1 serving per guest.
2. How to make popcorn for 100 people? Prepare around 12 to 16 cups of unpopped kernels and pop them using an appropriate method or equipment.
3. How much popcorn do I need for 50 people? Prepare about 3 to 4 cups of unpopped kernels to serve 50 people, assuming 1 serving per guest.
4. How many people does a pound of popcorn feed? A pound of popcorn kernels can serve around 25 to 30 people, assuming 1 ounce of unpopped kernels per person.
5. How many people does 2 gallons of popcorn feed? Two gallons of popped popcorn can generally serve about 32 to 40 people, assuming 1 cup servings.
6. How many popcorn kernels for 200 people? You'll need roughly 12 to 16 cups of unpopped kernels to serve 200 people, assuming 1 serving per guest.
7. How many people does a 3 gallon tin of popcorn feed? A 3-gallon tin of popcorn can serve approximately 48 to 60 people, assuming 1 cup servings.
8. How much does 1 pound of popcorn make? One pound of popcorn kernels can yield around 30 to 40 cups of popped popcorn.
9. How much does 50 lbs of popcorn make? Fifty pounds of popcorn kernels can yield approximately 1500 to 2000 cups of popped popcorn.
10. Is it cheaper to pop your own popcorn? Yes, popping your own popcorn is usually more cost-effective than buying pre-packaged popcorn.
11. How many kernels make 12 cups of popcorn? Approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of unpopped kernels can yield 12 cups of popped popcorn.
12. How to make popcorn in large quantities? Use a commercial popcorn machine or multiple large pots with lids. Preheat the oil, add the kernels, cover, and shake intermittently.
13. How do you serve popcorn to a crowd? Offer popcorn in large bowls, buckets, or bags. Provide scoops or tongs for guests to serve themselves.
14. How many bags of popcorn does 8 oz make? About 6 to 8 bags of microwave popcorn can be made from 8 oz of kernels.
15. How much popcorn per serve? A typical serving of popcorn is around 1 to 2 cups of popped popcorn.
16. How many cups are in a 2 gallon tin of popcorn? A 2-gallon tin of popcorn can contain approximately 32 cups of popped popcorn.
17. How many cups are in a 5 gallon bag of popcorn? A 5-gallon bag of popcorn can hold roughly 80 cups of popped popcorn.
18. How many servings are in a 3.5 gallon popcorn tin? A 3.5-gallon popcorn tin can have about 56 servings, assuming 1 cup servings.
19. How many cups of popcorn do I need for 300 people? Prepare around 18 to 24 cups of unpopped kernels to serve 300 people, assuming 1 serving per guest.
20. How many cups of popcorn are in a large movie popcorn? A large movie theater popcorn can contain about 16 to 20 cups of popped popcorn.
21. Is a bag of popcorn too much for one person? A bag of popcorn can vary in size, but many standard bags are suitable for one person.
22. How many cups of popcorn are in a 3.5 gallon tin? A 3.5-gallon tin of popcorn can hold approximately 56 cups of popped popcorn.
23. How many ounces of popcorn are in a 3.5 gallon tin? A 3.5-gallon tin of popcorn can contain around 224 ounces of popped popcorn.
24. How big is a 3.5 gallon tin of popcorn? A 3.5-gallon tin of popcorn is typically around 10 inches in diameter and 15 inches in height.
25. What type of popcorn do movie theaters use? Movie theaters often use specific types of hybrid or mushroom popcorn kernels for their texture and flavor when popped.
26. Is it profitable to sell popcorn? Selling popcorn can be profitable with proper pricing, quality, and marketing.
27. How much does 8 oz of popcorn kernels make? Eight ounces of popcorn kernels can yield approximately 24 to 32 cups of popped popcorn.
28. How much does 5 gallons of popcorn weigh? Five gallons of popped popcorn can weigh around 20 to 25 pounds.
29. How much should you sell a bag of popcorn for? The selling price of a bag of popcorn can vary based on factors like location and portion size, but it's often marked up significantly from the cost of production.
30. What is a good yield on popcorn? A good yield is generally around 35 to 40 times the volume of unpopped kernels.
31. Does soaking popcorn make it pop better? Soaking popcorn before popping can potentially improve popping efficiency, but it's not a common practice.
32. How do you make popcorn fluffier? Using fresh popcorn kernels and ensuring the right moisture content can contribute to fluffier popcorn.
33. Why put whole egg in popcorn? Some people add a whole egg to the oil when popping popcorn to create a smoother coating on the kernels.
34. How many bags of popcorn is 5 quarts? Five quarts of popped popcorn can fill around 16 to 20 standard microwave popcorn bags.
35. How much popcorn to make 10 cups? Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of unpopped kernels can yield 10 cups of popped popcorn.
36. How much popcorn to make 24 cups? Around 3/4 to 1 cup of unpopped kernels can yield 24 cups of popped popcorn.