What is Pizza Inch?
When ordering pizza, we typically express pizza diameter in inches, such as 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch. Pizza area is proportional to the square of the radius, so a 16 inch pizza has significantly more area than a 12 inch pizza. Using this Pizza Inch calculator, you can calculate slices and suitable people count by size, or reverse-engineer the recommended pizza inch size by number of people.
Common pizza inch sizes
- 10 inch pizza: Suitable for 1-2 people, commonly cut into 6 slices
- 12 inch pizza: 2-3 people, commonly cut into 8 slices
- 14 inch pizza: 3-4 people, commonly cut into 8 slices
- 16 inch pizza: 4-5 people, commonly cut into 10 slices
- 18 inch pizza: 5-6 people, commonly cut into 12 slices
FAQ: Common questions about pizza inch
- How many people can a 12 inch pizza serve?
- Usually 2-3 people. Use the "Calculate by Size" feature on the homepage, input 12 inch and check the people estimate.
- What size pizza is suitable for 6 people?
- Use the "Recommend by People" feature on the homepage, input 6 people to get 3 best pizza inch options.
- How does pizza inch affect pricing?
- The larger the area, the more pizza you get. You can also use the size comparison feature on the homepage to evaluate if pricing is reasonable based on area multiples.