How Many People Does a 14 Inch Pizza Feed?

Do you want to know how many people a 14 inch pizza feeds?

The quick answer is:

• A 14 inches pizza should feed 3-4 adults.
• A 14 inches pizza should feed 3-4 teens.
• And a 14 inch pizza should feed 5-6 kids.

The math is that a 114 inch pizza has 154 square inches, and an adult needs 39 square inches, while a kid will have 26 square inches. So:

• For feeding an adult, 154/39= 3.9—hence, it should suffice 3-4 people.
• For feeding an adult, 154/26= 5.9—hence, it should suffice 5-6 kids.

Yet the quantity can vary depending on the pizza style (crust thickness and toppings), pizza. Sometimes your 14 inches pizza might suffice only 3 adults or teens, or it’ll be distributed among 5 kids only.

Running short of the pizza quantity can wax you–you’ll never want it to happen. And, if you ordered extra, that can also deprive you of your money. 

Who likes to waste money?

So, there are many other factors that you should consider before finalizing your order. To help you make the right decision, we’ve got you this detailed pizza math guide. So, let’s move forward to learn all about 14-inch pizza.

How Many Persons Does a 14 Inch Pizza Feed According to Pizza Style?

If I’m hungry, I can eat one entire 14 inch Neapolitan pizza… What if you made dough and your Neapolitan-style pizza could feed only 1-2 people instead of the common idea of feeding 3-4 …

OMG, all pizza math will go wrong!

It’s why here is the explanation of how pizza toppings and pizza crust thickness affects individual fullness.

The pizza is a mixture of crabs, proteins, and fats with some added veggies (if not a vegan pizza).

A thick crust, added cheese, and more meat on the pizza can make it a calorie-dense – deep dish, Chicago style, or pan pizzas are heavy. So, a large pizza of 14 inches can feed 4 adults or 6 kids—ah, the math is correct.

Yet, when your pizza isn’t heavily loaded. It’s just a normal restaurant’s NY-style pizza; it’ll again be enough for fewer people. Like:

• An NY-style or Sicilian pizza will feed 3 adults or 3 kids.

Then what about a thinner-crust pizza with little toppings like a few slices of mozzarella and some sauce?

Please ditch all math on the internet about Napoleon pizzas. They’re pretty light and can’t be enough for more than 2 people. 

• A 10 inches Neapolitan pizza is for 1 adult, 1-2 teens, and 2-3 kids
• And 14 inches Neapolitan or Margherita Pizza is for 2 adults, 2-3 teens, and 3-4 kids.

A 14 inch Pizza for how many with no Sides–Explained According to Pizza Style.

You might be busy or don’t want to handle so many pizza sides and prefer getting 14 in pizza only.

In such cases, depending on the crust thickness and toppings, here is a detailed overview of how many persons a 14 inches pizza will suffice, with few pizza sides:

14 Inches Pizza Style	Adults	Teens	Kids
Cheese Pizza	3-4	4	6
Pepperoni Pizza	3-4	4	6
Vegan pizza	3	3	5
Hand Tossed Thin Crust Pizza	3	3	5
Deep Dish Pizza	4	4	6
Sicilian Pizza	4	4	6
Neapolitan Pizza	2-3	3-4	4-5
Detroit Style Pizza	5-6	5-6	8-10

Note: A Detroit style pizza is about 14 inches and makes 194 square inches, and when you use the rule of 34 square inches pizza for adults and teens and 26 sq in for kids, it should feed 5-6 adults/teens or 8-10 kids. A similar math goes for other heavy pizzas with thick crusts and toppings.

What Style of 14-inch pizza Should you Order for a Gathering/Party?

Not all 14 inch pizzas can be suitable for your gathering. The reason is that you’ll need more thin-crust pizzas, which will cost you more. 

On the other hand, if you order thick-crust pizzas, not everyone might like it. For example, kids can feel it heavier for their appetite.

So, Detroit-style pizza or other thick-crust pizzas are less recommended for ordering when you have a gathering at your home because only some people like them. The kids have a fantasy about pizzas and prefer traditional pizzas. So, chances are, despite spending extravagantly on thick-crust pizza, you’ll have more leftovers–what a waste of money.

So it’s best to pick your pizza style from popular pizzas among folks. And, if you have extra money, spend it on pizza sides—get storable pizza sides so that you can use them later on if there is left over.

AND

What can be better than homemade pizza?

Yes, if you have a small backyard and some pizza skills, you can also opt for making live pizzas using frozen or homemade dough/crust. 

How Many 14 Inch Pizzas with few pizza sides- Explained According to Pizza Style

Again, a 14 inch pizza requires mathematical work. When you have a few pizzas, you have fillers (sides) for your eaters. So you’ll need fewer pizzas. 

Here is a quick breakdown of how many pizzas you should have if you’re adding some desserts and other pizza sides:

14 Inches Pizza Style	Adults	Teens	Kids
Cheese Pizza	4	5	6
Pepperoni Pizza	4	5	6
Vegan pizza	4	4	6
Hand-Tossed Thin Crust Pizza	4	4	6
Deep Dish Pizza	5	5-6	8
Sicilian Pizza	5	5	8
Neapolitan Pizza	3	4	5
Detroit Style Pizza	8	8	12

Note: To be precise with your pizzas, it’s better to choose more acceptable pizzas. For instance, a thin-crust pizza with varying toppings is great for kids.

A Bonus Tip

When ordering a pizza for your family or friends, you already know a lot about them–so you must know their likes and dislikes in pizzas. By being a bit diplomatic, you can also ask them about their appetite—how much pizza they usually eat.

By doing a little homework, e.g., asking them on a text message or a phone call, you can draft what toppings you should get and what sides can be best. 

This homework will save you money and:

• Tell your guests how much value they’re for you when you plump for their taste
• Make the pizza party more memorable.

Final Thoughts

We hope, after reading this detailed guide, you’ll be able to cherish your dear ones with fantastic pizzas at your table. Just learn more about your guest’s appetite and your pizza type, and you’ll be happy after serving them.

Good luck!