Cake Size Chart: Pounds, Kilos, Inches and Servings
Short answer
As a rule: 1 lb is roughly a 6-inch round serving 6–10; 2 lb a 7–8 inch serving 12–20; 3 lb an 8–9 inch serving 25–35; and 5 lb a 10–11 inch serving 45–60. Pakistani bakeries quote by weight rather than diameter, and these serving counts assume dinner has been served with other desserts present.
Most size charts online are American and quote inches with servings that assume cake is the dessert after a light meal. This one converts between weight, diameter and servings for how cake is actually eaten in Pakistan.
The full chart
| Weight | Kilos | Approx. round | After dinner | Cake only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.45 kg | 6 inch | 6–10 | 4–6 |
| 1.5 lb | 0.68 kg | 6–7 inch | 9–15 | 6–9 |
| 2 lb | 0.9 kg | 7–8 inch | 12–20 | 8–12 |
| 3 lb | 1.4 kg | 8–9 inch | 25–35 | 15–20 |
| 4 lb | 1.8 kg | 9–10 inch | 35–45 | 20–28 |
| 5 lb | 2.3 kg | 10–11 inch | 45–60 | 28–35 |
| 8 lb (2 tiers) | 3.6 kg | — | 70–90 | 45–55 |
| 12 lb (3 tiers) | 5.4 kg | — | 110–140 | 70–85 |
Why diameter is approximate
Weight and diameter do not map exactly, because height varies. A tall 8-inch cake weighs considerably more than a shallow one. That is precisely why Pakistani bakeries quote by weight — it is the honest measure of how much cake you are actually getting.
Adjustments
- Children — count two as one adult portion
- Cake is the only dessert — use the right-hand column
- Office event, everyone takes one small slice — use the left column
- You want leftovers — go up one pound
- Square cakes portion slightly more efficiently than round at the same weight
The practical rule
When in doubt, go up a pound. It costs roughly Rs 1,800–2,500, and cake keeps three to four days refrigerated. Running short in front of guests is not recoverable.
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Full Serving GuideFrequently Asked Questions
- What size is a 2 pound cake in inches?
- Roughly a 7 to 8 inch round, serving 12–20 people after a meal. Weight and diameter do not map exactly because height varies, which is why bakeries quote by weight.
- How many people does a 3 pound cake serve?
- Twenty-five to thirty-five after a meal with other desserts present, or fifteen to twenty if the cake is the only dessert.
- How do I convert kilos to pounds for a cake?
- One pound is 0.45 kg. So 0.5 kg is about 1.1 lb, 1 kg is 2.2 lb, and 2 kg is 4.4 lb.