Quick overview
Use this board builder calculator to estimate how many servings a 12-inch round charcuterie board will provide and to get an ingredient breakdown (meat, cheese, crackers, fruit, nuts, dips). The calculator gives two views: an area-based estimate (how much you can fit on the board) and a portion-based estimate (how many ounces per person you want to serve).
Estimated Servings
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Total Food on Board (oz)
0 oz
Meat (oz)
0 oz
Cheese (oz)
0 oz
Charcuterie board builder
Default board: 12-inch round. Change diameter or portion size to adjust. The calculator uses an adjustable food-density (oz per square-inch) so you can be conservative or generous depending on how tightly you arrange items.
Round = diameter; Rectangle uses length × width.
12" is the default used in the headline.
Pick how much total meat+cheese you expect guests to eat. You can fine-tune below.
This controls the portion-based servings calculation.
How tightly items are placed on the board. Default (0.21) ≈ typical appetizer layout for a 12" board (~8 servings at 3 oz).
If you want to check whether the board is enough for a specific headcount, enter the number and press Calculate.
Results show both area-based and portion-based estimates.
Breakdown & recommendations
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Board area | 0 in² |
| Estimated total food on board | 0 oz |
| Estimated servings (by area) | 0 |
| Estimated servings (by portion) | 0 |
Meat (oz)
0 oz
Cheese (oz)
0 oz
Crackers (pieces)
0
Fruit (pieces)
0
These are estimates for planning only. Adjust density and portion size for tighter arrangements, plated service, or guests with larger appetites.
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