Pizza Topping Calculator
Calculate exact amounts of cheese, sauce, and toppings needed for any number of pizzas. Never run out or waste ingredients again!
Topping Amount Guide
Recommended amounts per 12" pizza (adjust for other sizes)
🧀 Cheese
- Light: 120-150g (4-5 oz)
- Medium: 170-200g (6-7 oz)
- Extra: 230-280g (8-10 oz)
🍅 Sauce
- Light: 60-80ml (¼ cup)
- Medium: 90-120ml (⅓-½ cup)
- Heavy: 130-150ml (½ cup+)
🍕 Pepperoni
- Light: 50-60g (~15-20 slices)
- Medium: 70-80g (~25-30 slices)
- Heavy: 90-110g (~35-40 slices)
🥬 Vegetables
- Light: 40-50g (¼ cup)
- Medium: 60-70g (⅓ cup)
- Heavy: 80-100g (½ cup)
Pro Tips for Topping Success
- Buy Extra: Always buy 10-15% more than calculated to account for waste and snacking!
- Pre-Cook Meats: Cook sausage and bacon before adding to pizza. They'll finish cooking on the pizza.
- Drain Vegetables: Pat mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes dry to prevent soggy pizza.
- Slice Consistency: Cut toppings uniformly for even cooking and distribution.
- Cheese First: For best results, add sauce, then cheese, then toppings (except delicate herbs).
- Less is More: Don't overload! Too many toppings make pizza soggy and hard to cook evenly.
- Fresh Herbs Last: Add basil and other delicate herbs after baking for maximum flavor.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select Pizza Size: Choose your pizza diameter (or enter custom size).
- Enter Quantity: How many pizzas are you making?
- Choose Units: Select your preferred measurement system.
- Adjust Base Ingredients: Set cheese and sauce coverage (light/medium/extra).
- Add Toppings: Check boxes for each topping you want and set coverage level.
- Calculate: Get your complete shopping list with exact amounts!