Cake serving chart
How many people each round cake size serves, for parties and weddings. Pick tiers to get the total.
Round cakes, 4" tall
| SIZE | PARTY | WEDDING |
|---|---|---|
| 6" round | 12 | 12 |
| 8" round | 20 | 24 |
| 9" round | 24 | 32 |
| 10" round | 28 | 38 |
| 12" round | 40 | 56 |
Source: Wilton cake serving chart (checked Sep 25, 2026). Servings are a guide; how you cut the cake changes the count.
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Price by the serving
Customers usually ask “how many people will it feed?”. Once you know the servings, price the cake from its true cost, then check the price per serving against bakeries near you. The cake pricing calculator includes your time, packaging and overhead.
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Questions
How many people does an 8 inch round cake serve?
About 20 party servings or 24 wedding servings, based on the Wilton cake serving chart for a round cake about 4 inches tall.
What is the difference between party and wedding servings?
Wedding servings are cut smaller than party servings, so the same cake serves more guests at a wedding.
How many servings is a 6 inch and 8 inch tiered cake?
Add the tiers: 12 + 20 = 32 party servings, or 12 + 24 = 36 wedding servings.
How do I price a cake per serving?
Work out the true cost of the whole cake (ingredients, packaging, your time and overhead), add your profit, then divide by the servings. The cake pricing calculator does this for you.
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