Big Green Egg Medium Capacity
Big Green Egg Medium: 177 sq in fits 6 burgers per batch and feeds up to 12 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Kamado |
| Cooking area | 177 sq in (main grate) |
| Fuel | charcoal |
| Source | maker spec page |
A round grate of 177 sq in is about 15.0 inches across, so a single chimney of charcoal covers half of it for a two-zone fire. It is 30 sq in larger than the Weber Smokey Joe 14" (147 sq in), which fits 5 burgers per batch against 6 here.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 20 guests | 70 min, 7 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 100 min, 10 batches âš | 76 min, 8 batches âš | 280 min, 8 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 140 min, 14 batches âš | 96 min, 10 batches âš | 350 min, 10 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 170 min, 17 batches âš | 116 min, 12 batches âš | 455 min, 13 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 12 guests for burgers, 15 for burgers and hot dogs, 4 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 16.5 lb of charcoal (3 chimney loads, about an hour of grilling each).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Smokey Joe 14" | 147 | 5 |
| Ninja Woodfire OG701 | 141 | 5 |
| Weber Original Kettle 18" | 240 | 9 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Big Green Egg Medium?
About 6 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 20 hot dogs or 6 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Big Green Egg Medium feed?
Up to 12 guests of burgers or 4 guests of chicken within a 45-minute serving window. Larger parties need more batches, a second grill or a longer window.
How big is the Big Green Egg Medium?
177 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Big Green Egg Medium?
About 140 minutes in 14 batches of 6.