Adjust for your crowd
Enter how many of your guests are kids; each counts as half an adult.
Dip chart: 10 to 200 people
tap a row for its own list ↓| Guests | Tablespoons | Jars or tubs |
|---|---|---|
| 10 people | 33 | 2 |
| 20 people | 66 | 3 |
| 25 people | 83 | 4 |
| 30 people | 99 | 4 |
| 40 people | 132 | 6 |
| 50 people | 165 | 7 |
| 75 people | 248 | 10 |
| 100 people | 330 | 13 |
| 150 people | 495 | 20 |
| 200 people | 660 | 26 |
How many people do 2 jars of dip serve?
Feeds about 17 people.
Everything else for 20 people
How we got this number
- 120 guests × 3 tablespoons = 60 tablespoons
- 2× 1.10 cushion = 66 tablespoons
- 3÷ 26 per jar = 2.5 → 3 jars or tubs (15–16 oz)
dip is counted in ounces; tubs and jars say their size on the label.
Food safety: keep dairy-based dips cold until serving and don't leave it out more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (USDA).
Sources for this rule: Univ. of Illinois Extension chart (via Almanac); Tasting Table (2026); Ellen's Kitchen (quantity-cooking reference); Giant Food Stores; Food Lion.
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Dip questions
How much dip per person?
Plan on 3 tablespoons of dip per person. One jar (about 26 tablespoons) serves about 8 people.
How much dip for 100 people?
Plan on 330 tablespoons: 13 jars or tubs (15–16 oz). That's 3 tablespoons per guest, plus a 10% cushion. Range: 264–413 tablespoons depending on appetite.
How many people do 2 jars of dip serve?
Feeds about 17 people.
Should kids count as a full person?
Count each kid as half an adult. Add them in the Kids box and the shopping list updates.