Weber Slate 28" Griddle Capacity
Weber Slate 28" Griddle: 504 sq in fits 21 burgers per batch and feeds up to 42 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Griddle |
| Model number | #1501345 |
| Cooking area | 504 sq in (main grate) |
| Burners | 36,000 BTU |
| Fuel | propane |
| Source | maker spec page |
Its 36,000 BTU over 504 sq in is 71 BTU per sq in, a moderate heat density; preheat fully before the first batch. It is 4 sq in smaller than the Weber Original Kettle Premium 26" (508 sq in), which fits 19 burgers per batch against 21 here.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 10 min, 1 batch | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 20 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 42 guests for burgers, 52 for burgers and hot dogs, 12 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Original Kettle Premium 26" | 508 | 19 |
| Weber Master-Touch 26" | 508 | 19 |
| Weber Genesis E-325 | 513 | 19 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Weber Slate 28" Griddle?
About 21 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 64 hot dogs or 19 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Weber Slate 28" Griddle feed?
Up to 42 guests of burgers or 12 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 Slate 28" Griddle?
504 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Weber Slate 28" Griddle?
About 40 minutes in 4 batches of 21.