Weber Original Kettle Premium 26" Capacity
Weber Original Kettle Premium 26": 508 sq in fits 19 burgers per batch and feeds up to 38 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Charcoal grill |
| Model number | #16401001 |
| Cooking area | 508 sq in (main grate) |
| Fuel | charcoal |
| Source | maker spec page |
A round grate of 508 sq in is about 25.4 inches across, so a single chimney of charcoal covers half of it for a two-zone fire. It is the same size as the Weber Master-Touch 26" (508 sq in), which fits 19 burgers per batch against 19 here, so for a 38-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 | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 20 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 60 min, 6 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 38 guests for burgers, 47 for burgers and hot dogs, 11 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 Master-Touch 26" | 508 | 19 |
| Weber Slate 28" Griddle | 504 | 21 |
| Weber Genesis E-325 | 513 | 19 |
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Same cooking area and capacity as the Weber Master-Touch 26"; that page is the main one for this size.
FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Weber Original Kettle Premium 26"?
About 19 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 57 hot dogs or 17 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Weber Original Kettle Premium 26" feed?
Up to 38 guests of burgers or 11 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 Weber Original Kettle Premium 26"?
508 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Weber Original Kettle Premium 26"?
About 50 minutes in 5 batches of 19.