Weber Master-Touch 26" Capacity
Weber Master-Touch 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 | #1500064 |
| Cooking area | 508 sq in (main grate) |
| Upper racks | 80 sq in |
| 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. The 80 sq in upper rack holds finished food warm or toasts buns, but it is not counted in the batch math. It is the same size as the Weber Original Kettle Premium 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 Original Kettle Premium 26" | 508 | 19 |
| Weber Slate 28" Griddle | 504 | 21 |
| Weber Genesis E-325 | 513 | 19 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Weber Master-Touch 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 Master-Touch 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 Master-Touch 26"?
508 sq in of cooking area on the main grate, plus 80 sq in of upper racks.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Weber Master-Touch 26"?
About 50 minutes in 5 batches of 19.