Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22" Capacity
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22": 726 sq in* fits 27 burgers per batch and feeds up to 54 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Charcoal smoker |
| Model number | #731001 |
| Cooking area | 726 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 15 sq in larger than the Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 (711 sq in), which fits 26 burgers per batch against 27 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 | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 54 guests for burgers, 67 for burgers and hot dogs, 16 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 5.5 lb of charcoal (1 chimney load, about an hour of grilling each).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 | 711 | 26 |
| Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Offset | 751 | 28 |
| Traeger Pro 780 | 780* | 29 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22"?
About 27 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 82 hot dogs or 24 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 22" feed?
Up to 54 guests of burgers or 16 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 22"?
726 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 22"?
About 30 minutes in 3 batches of 27.