It was about 17.6 pounds per person
Israel has the highest turkey consumption of any nation in the world, with about 28 pounds, or 13 kilograms of turkey consumed per person per year.
The average person in the United States eats about 16 pounds of turkey per year. This number tends to increase during the holiday season, with Thanksgiving being a popular time for turkey consumption.
typically 1/2 pound per person,so for eight adults 4 pounds should be sufficiant.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical American consumed 13.4 pounds (6.1 kilograms) of turkey in 2004. In that same year, the typical American ate 4.7 pounds (2.1 kilograms) of sweet potatoes.
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Plan for 1 pound whole raw turkey per person for a generous holiday size serving/buffet.
Usually 8 to 10 ounces per adult. About 56 pounds would do it.
It depends on what size portions you plan to give. At 4 ounces served per person (probably not quite enough, depending on the people and what the function is; lunch, dinner, snacks, etc.), you will need 9 pounds. At 6 ounces per person (common), you will need 13.5 pounds. At 8 ounces per person, you will need 18 pounds.
California consumes the most turkey per person.
A 5.5 kg turkey should feed about 12 people. A 5.5 kg turkey weight about 12 pounds, and there should be a pound per person.
A 15 pound turkey will eat 5 pounds of food per week