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Per Person Guide

How Much Coffee Per Person?

Quick Answer

Plan for 1.5 cups per person for a standard 3-hour event. Adjust based on event duration and your crowd's drinking habits.

Portion Variations

Light drinking (2-hour event)

0.9

cups per person

Standard (3-hour party)

1.5

cups per person

Heavy drinking (game day, long event)

2.1

cups per person

Calculate for Your Party

30 cups

for 20 people

Estimated cost: $8 - $23

Quick Reference Table

People Coffee Cups Est. Cost
10 people 15 cups $4 - $11
20 people 30 cups $8 - $23
30 people 45 cups $11 - $34
50 people 75 cups $19 - $56
75 people 113 cups $28 - $85
100 people 150 cups $38 - $113

Serving Tips

  • ✓ Offer both regular and decaf
  • ✓ Set up cream, sugar, and sweetener station
  • ✓ Keep coffee hot in insulated carafes
  • ✓ 12-cup pot = about 10 actual servings
  • ✓ Consider a coffee urn for 50+ guests

About Coffee

Essential for morning events and after dinner. A standard coffee maker pot serves 10-12 cups.