Pizza Sizes: Which Size Should You Order?

Common pizza sizes in the UK

There is no standard size, so a “medium” in one takeaway can be a “large” in another. Always check the inches on the menu. The table shows typical names and how much pizza each size actually gives you.

Why bigger pizzas are often better value

The amount of pizza depends on the area of the circle, not the width. A 14-inch pizza has almost the same amount of pizza as two 10-inch pizzas, and a 16-inch pizza has more than five times as much as a 7-inch one. If the price of a large is less than twice the price of a medium, the large usually gives you more for your money.

Two smaller pizzas still make sense when people want different toppings or bases.

How much pizza to order

Appetites vary, but as a rough starting point:

One person

A 9 to 10-inch pizza, or a 12-inch if you are hungry or want leftovers.

Two people

One 14-inch pizza, or two 10-inch pizzas if you want different toppings.

Three or four people

Two 14-inch pizzas, or one 16-inch pizza plus a side.

Children

A 7-inch pizza is usually plenty for a younger child.

Slices

Larger pizzas are often cut into 8 slices and smaller ones into 4 or 6, but slice size changes with the pizza. Counting slices is a poor guide to how much food you are getting; the inches are what matter.