How many potatoes will it take to make 20 lbs of potato salad?

It's impossible to give you an exact number of potatoes for 20 lbs of potato salad without knowing a few things:

* Potato Variety: Some potatoes are denser than others. Russet potatoes, for example, are larger and yield more potato per pound than red potatoes.

* Desired Potato to Other Ingredients Ratio: Do you want a chunky potato salad with lots of potato, or a creamier version with more mayo and other ingredients?

* Waste: Some of the potato will be lost due to peeling and any parts you discard.

Here's a general guideline:

* For a chunky potato salad with a high potato content: Plan for around 10-12 pounds of raw potatoes. This will likely result in about 20 pounds of cooked potato salad.

* For a creamier potato salad with more mayo and other ingredients: You might need only 6-8 pounds of raw potatoes to get to 20 pounds of finished salad.

To get a more accurate estimate:

1. Decide on your desired potato to other ingredient ratio.

2. Choose your potato variety.

3. Consider the amount of waste you expect.

Once you have this information, you can calculate the number of potatoes you'll need based on the average weight of the potatoes you are using.