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Wedding Cake Calculator for Servings, Tiers & Cost

Use this wedding cake calculator to estimate guest servings, portion style, display tier sizes, sheet-cake backup, and total cake cost. Core round-tier serving math is free - go Pro for square tiers, extra tier counts, custom buffers, editable cake costs, and a copyable bakery note.

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Tier shape
Display tiers
Sheet-cake backup

Plan for 132 wedding-size slices with 6 / 8 / 12 in round.

Recommended tiers
6 / 8 / 12 in round

Covers 92 display servings for a target of 92.

Total covered
140 servings
Estimated cost
$986
Serving plan
Display cake3 round tiers
92 servings
Sheet cake1 cake(s) at 30%
48 servings
Serving buffer8 extra servings after rounding
10%
Cost per guest$782 display + $204 sheet
$8
Advanced assumptionsPro

Pro unlocks square tiers, one-, four-, and five-tier plans, custom sheet backup, editable cake costs, add-on costs, nearby tier options, and a copyable bakery note.

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$0
  • Guest count and portion style inputs
  • Round 2-tier and 3-tier display cake sizing
  • No, light, and standard sheet-cake backup presets
  • Default 10% serving buffer
  • Estimated display cake, sheet cake, and per-guest cost
  • No sign-up required

oftenoriginal Pro

$9/month
  • Everything in Wedding Cake Serving & Tier Calculator, unlocked
  • Square tier serving plans
  • One-, four-, and five-tier display cake options
  • Custom sheet-cake backup and serving buffer
  • Editable display cake, sheet cake, decoration, and delivery costs
  • Nearby tier options and a copyable bakery note

Wedding Cake Serving & Tier Calculator — frequently asked questions

How does this wedding cake calculator estimate servings?+

It starts with your guest count, adds a serving buffer, splits servings between display tiers and optional sheet cake, then chooses the smallest tier stack that covers the display-cake target.

What portion styles are included?+

The calculator includes traditional wedding slices, larger party slices, and generous dessert portions. Larger portions reduce the estimated servings available from the same tier sizes.

Can I include sheet cake behind the scenes?+

Yes. Free users can choose no sheet cake, a light backup, or a standard backup. Pro unlocks a custom sheet-cake percentage and editable sheet-cake serving and cost assumptions.

Is my wedding plan sent to a server?+

No. Guest count, tier sizes, sheet-cake backup, serving buffers, and cost estimates are calculated entirely in your browser.

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