How much spaghetti for 300 people?

You'll need a lot of spaghetti for 300 people! Here's how to estimate:

Assumptions:

* Average Serving: 1.5 cups of cooked spaghetti per person.

* Cooking Loss: Spaghetti expands when cooked, so you'll need about 1.25 times the amount of dry spaghetti as cooked spaghetti.

Calculations:

1. Total Cooked Spaghetti: 300 people * 1.5 cups/person = 450 cups of cooked spaghetti.

2. Dry Spaghetti: 450 cups * 1.25 = 562.5 cups of dry spaghetti.

Conversion:

* 1 cup of dry spaghetti = 4 oz

* 562.5 cups * 4 oz/cup = 2250 oz of dry spaghetti

* 2250 oz / 16 oz/lb = 140.6 lbs of dry spaghetti

Recommendation:

To be safe, round up to 150 lbs of dry spaghetti for 300 people. This will ensure you have enough, even if some guests eat more than average.

Important Notes:

* This is just an estimate. Consider your guests' appetites and whether you're serving other pasta dishes.

* You may want to purchase spaghetti in bulk to save money.

* Don't forget to factor in sauce, other ingredients, and serving dishes!