Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner Capacity
Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner: 435 sq in fits 16 burgers per batch and feeds up to 32 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Gas grill |
| Model number | 463351521 |
| Cooking area | 435 sq in (main grate) |
| Burners | 32,000 BTU |
| Fuel | propane |
| Source | maker spec page |
Its 32,000 BTU over 435 sq in is 74 BTU per sq in, a moderate heat density; preheat fully before the first batch. It is 14 sq in larger than the Nexgrill 4-Burner (720-0925PG) (421 sq in), which fits 15 burgers per batch against 16 here.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 20 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 70 min, 7 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 210 min, 6 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 32 guests for burgers, 40 for burgers and hot dogs, 9 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 1 lb of propane (at about 60% of rated BTU; a full 20 lb tank holds 20 lb).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Nexgrill 4-Burner (720-0925PG) | 421 | 15 |
| Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24" | 450 | 17 |
| Big Green Egg XLarge | 452 | 17 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner?
About 16 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 49 hot dogs or 14 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner feed?
Up to 32 guests of burgers or 9 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 Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner?
435 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner?
About 50 minutes in 5 batches of 16.