Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18" Capacity
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18": 481 sq in* fits 18 burgers per batch and feeds up to 36 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Charcoal smoker |
| Model number | #721001 |
| Cooking area | 481 sq in (total, main grate not published) |
| Fuel | charcoal |
| Source | maker spec page |
* The maker lists only total area (main grate plus racks), so the main grate is smaller.
It is 23 sq in smaller than the Z Grills 700D (504 sq in), which fits 19 burgers per batch against 18 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 | 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: 36 guests for burgers, 45 for burgers and hot dogs, 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Z Grills 700D | 504 | 19 |
| Traeger Woodridge | 520 | 19 |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | 429 | 16 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"?
About 18 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 54 hot dogs or 16 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18" feed?
Up to 36 guests of burgers or 10 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 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"?
481 sq in of cooking area in total; the maker does not list the main grate on its own.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18"?
About 50 minutes in 5 batches of 18.