Find out exactly how much dry pasta to cook for any number of servings.
A standard main-course pasta serving is about 2 ounces of dry pasta per person, while a side-dish portion is closer to 1 ounce - this calculator scales that up for any group size.
Total Dry Pasta = Servings × Ounces per Serving
6 main-course servings need 12 oz (0.75 lb) of dry pasta.
About 2-3 ounces (55-85g) per person as a main course, adjustable for appetite.
Per-person serving multiplied by number of guests.
Pasta absorbs water and roughly doubles in weight when cooked.