Lobster Calculator
How much whole lobster or picked lobster meat to buy per guest, with a real shell-to-meat yield conversion.
Enter your guest count on the left to see how much lobster to order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much whole lobster is a normal portion?
Roughly 300-350g per person as a starter, or 500-700g per person as a main course, a real, published range, not a single fixed weight.
How much meat does a whole lobster actually yield?
A hard-shell lobster typically yields around 20-25% of its shell-on weight as meat once picked, which is what this calculator uses to convert between the two modes.
Should I buy whole lobster or picked meat?
Whole lobster is usually cheaper per gram of edible meat but takes real effort to prepare, picked meat costs more but saves that work, both are genuine, common choices.