How Big Is A 16 Inch Pizza? How Many Slices?

If there is one fact that I consider true about life after the inevitability of death and taxes, it is that that can never be enough pizza on a table.

Someone is always going to reach out towards the next slice and eat it until there is no pizza left on the table.

I consider pizza to be one of the best and tastiest foods in the world, and I thank the people of Italy from my heart for creating it and the Americans for perfecting which makes it a must-have food item for parties.

With that aside, let me get into the meat of the article, How Big is a 16-Inch Pizza? Pizza comes in a few shapes and sizes, and people do not often think about them until you have a lot of people at your house and you need to arrange some food at a moment’s notice.

So, stay tuned and find out how much pizza you are going to get in a 16-inch pie. Without further ado, let us get right into the topic.

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How Big Is a 16-Inch Pizza?

Pizza sizes are confusing for some reason, and some Pizza establishments have a size chart which makes it a chore for some people to find out the size of the pizza they are going to be getting.

However, many establishments use the friendly metric of Personal, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large.

I know it is an oxymoron that giving the exact size is more confusing than the wording metric, but this is one mystery about Pizzas not many can explain.

The 16-inch pizza is sold as the extra large pizza in many Pizza establishments. If I was to discuss raw numbers with you, the 16 Inch of Pizza comes out to 40.64 Centimeters.

This is going to be, in a real sense, an Extra large Pizza which will feed at least 10 to 12 people, making it more than enough.

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How Many Slices In a 16-Inch Pizza?

There are a few ways that you can slice a 16 Inch of Pizza, and the most optimum way you can slice it will give you 12 slices which can be distributed between 6 or 12 people, equally giving everyone their fill.

However, if you have a lot of people at a party, you can even get 24 slices out of it to feed 24 people.

But cutting a 16-inch pizza in so many portions will not give everyone their fill, and some of your friends might ask to get them some more pizza, especially if they are a foodie like me.

So the best way you can slice a 16-inch pizza would be to slice it into 12 pieces; however, you can get away with going up to 24 pieces if push comes to shove.

How Many Calories Are In a 16-Inch Pizza?

One of the most challenging things to get a read on in pizza is the number of calories in a particular size of pizza.

This is because every pizza is created differently due to the variety of ingredients, herbs, and spices used in it. Therefore every flavor of a 16-inch Pizza would have a differing calorie count.

However, I have taken the liberty of counting the calories of 8 flavors of 16-inch pizza and averaging them, which gave me the number 2798 calories.

If you were to slice it into 12 pieces, a single piece would have 233.166 calories; if between 24 pieces, the calorie count comes down to 116.58.

This calorie count, however, should be considered only as an average, and there may be 16-inch Pizzas having more calories or less, depending on the ingredients used in making the pizza.

How Many People Does A 16 Inch- Pizza Feed?

The question about how many people can a pizza size feed usually comes up when you are at a party and need to feed many people. Or you might have the question as a general thought; whichever it may be, I have you covered.

A 16-inch Pizza is an extra large and can be easily sliced into 12 large pieces. This means you can give 12 people a piece they can relish and savor.

However, If you are looking at a lot of people at once, you can stretch it out to 24 pieces which can feed 24 people. However, that size may not be fulfilling for your guests, and some may even ask for extra help.

16-Inch Pizza Size Comparison

A 16 Inch Pizza is usually categorized as an Extra large pizza in Pizza establishments which can be cut into at least 12 pieces.

This size of pizza can be enough for dinner for six people and may even be enough to feed 12 to 24 people in a party setting.

Other sizes of pizza include Personal, Small, Medium, and Large. The personal size is a small six-inch pizza that can be cut into four pieces and served to only one person.

The Small size pizza comes out to 8 inches which can also be cut into four pieces and is only enough for two people.

Moving on, the medium pizza has a diameter of 10 inches and can be cut into six to eight pieces which can be used to feed four to eight people.

Finally, the large pizza is 14 inches and can be cut into 8 to 12 slices and can be used to feed at least eight people.

What are the most popular toppings on a 16 Inch Pizza?

There are a plethora of options for you to get when it comes to the toppings on your order of the 16-inch pizza. However, the best topping usually comes down to which flavor or topping you like on your pizza.

However, here are some options you can try. If you want a pizza that has a mild flavor and does not need a lot of time to cook, then you can try onions, mushrooms, or olives as your toppings.

You can also try adding some pepperoni into the mix with some sausages to give you that flavourful blend.

Final Verdict:

Well, this is everything that you need to know about the size of a 16-inch pizza. To summarize, a sixteen-inch pizza can ideally be cut into 12 slices which six to twelve people can enjoy.

However, if you are having a large party, the 16-inch pizza can be stretched out to 24 slices which can feed almost 24 people.