How many pounds of meat needed to feed 40 people meatballs?

The amount of meat needed to feed 40 people meatballs will depend on the size of the meatballs and how many meatballs each person is expected to eat.

A good rule of thumb is to plan on about 1/4 pound of raw meat per person for small meatballs, and about 1/3 pound of raw meat per person for larger meatballs.

For 40 people, you can expect to need anywhere from 10 to 13 pounds of raw meat, depending on the size of the meatballs.

This will yield approximately 40 to 52 meatballs.

Keep in mind that this is just a general guideline and you may need to adjust the amount of meat depending on the specific recipe you are using and the appetites of your guests.