How many pounds of potato salad is needed to serve 150 200 people?

You'll need to know how much potato salad each person is expected to eat to figure this out. Here's how to calculate it:

1. Determine the serving size:

* Standard Serving: A standard serving size for potato salad is about 1/2 cup (4 ounces).

* Larger Serving: If you're expecting hungry guests or a buffet style, you might want to estimate 3/4 cup (6 ounces) per person.

2. Calculate the total pounds needed:

* For 150 people:

* Standard Serving: 150 people x 4 ounces/person = 600 ounces

* Larger Serving: 150 people x 6 ounces/person = 900 ounces

* For 200 people:

* Standard Serving: 200 people x 4 ounces/person = 800 ounces

* Larger Serving: 200 people x 6 ounces/person = 1200 ounces

3. Convert ounces to pounds:

* There are 16 ounces in a pound.

* Divide the total ounces by 16 to get the pounds needed.

Examples:

* 150 people, standard serving: 600 ounces / 16 ounces/pound = 37.5 pounds of potato salad

* 200 people, larger serving: 1200 ounces / 16 ounces/pound = 75 pounds of potato salad

Remember: These are just estimates. You may want to make a little extra to be safe, especially if you're expecting a large crowd.