Gravy Calculator

How much gravy should you make? Enter the number of people, how much they like gravy and how thick you want it. Results use common rules of thumb and a classic roux (fat + flour) ratio; adjust to your own recipe and taste.

Rules used

• Gravy per person: about 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 cup.
• Per cup of finished gravy: about 1 cup of broth, stock or strained drippings.
• Roux per cup of liquid: 1, 2 or 3 tablespoons each of fat (butter or drippings fat) and all-purpose flour for thin, medium or thick gravy.
• 1 cup = 16 tablespoons; 1 stick of butter = 8 tablespoons.

Quick reference (1/3 cup per person, medium)

FAQ

How much gravy per person?

A common rule of thumb is about 1/3 cup of gravy per person. Use 1/4 cup for a light meal and 1/2 cup if your guests love gravy or you want leftovers.

How much gravy for 12 people?

At 1/3 cup per person, 12 people need about 4 cups (1 quart) of gravy. That takes about 4 cups of broth or drippings, 1/2 cup of fat and 1/2 cup of flour for a medium-thick gravy.

What is the ratio of flour to liquid for gravy?

For a medium-thick gravy use about 2 tablespoons of fat and 2 tablespoons of flour per cup of broth or drippings. Use 1 tablespoon each for a thin gravy and 3 tablespoons each for a thick one.

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