Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18" Capacity
Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18": 250 sq in fits 9 burgers per batch and feeds up to 18 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Kamado |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in (main grate) |
| Fuel | charcoal |
| Source | maker spec page |
A round grate of 250 sq in is about 17.8 inches across, so a single chimney of charcoal covers half of it for a two-zone fire. It is 10 sq in larger than the Weber Original Kettle 18" (240 sq in), which fits 9 burgers per batch against 9 here, so for a 18-guest party the two cook the same number of batches.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 20 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 70 min, 7 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 210 min, 6 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 90 min, 9 batches âš | 76 min, 8 batches âš | 280 min, 8 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 120 min, 12 batches âš | 86 min, 9 batches âš | 350 min, 10 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 18 guests for burgers, 22 for burgers and hot dogs, 5 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 11 lb of charcoal (2 chimney loads, about an hour of grilling each).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Original Kettle 18" | 240 | 9 |
| Big Green Egg Large | 262 | 9 |
| Big Green Egg Medium | 177 | 6 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18"?
About 9 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 28 hot dogs or 8 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18" feed?
Up to 18 guests of burgers or 5 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 Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18"?
250 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Kamado Joe Classic Joe III 18"?
About 90 minutes in 9 batches of 9.