The popcorn machine kettle size refers to the approximate number of one-ounce popped popcorn servings the kettle will produce in one popping cycle (which takes about 3-4 minutes). For example, a 4 oz. popcorn machine will produce enough popcorn in one cycle to fill 4 one-ounce popcorn servings. Four ounces of popped popcorn is roughly equivalent to a microwaveable bag of popped popcorn. A one-ounce serving is a bag approximately 3" wide by 2" deep by 8" tall. The best way to determine the size of machine you will need is to figure out how many one-ounce servings you will go through during your busiest hour.

Popcorn Machine Size(oz)	Servings a Machine Can Hold at One Time (oz)	Servings a Machine Can Produce in One Hour (oz)
4	16	92
6	24	112
8	32	136
12	48	220
16	64	296

For Example: If you going to serve 100 people in your busiest hour than we would recommend the 6 oz. popcorn machine.

Small Volume- 4 oz. popcorn machines
4 oz. popcorn machine poppers are ideal for use in homes, home theaters, small break rooms, rec rooms, and game rooms.

Medium Volume- 6 oz. and 8 oz. popcorn machines
6 oz. and 8 oz. popcorn machine poppers are ideal for use in social clubs, video stores, larger break areas, restaurants, small bars, country clubs, and waiting rooms.

Large Volume- 12 oz. popcorn machines
12 oz. popcorn machine poppers are ideal for use in large schools, zoos, midways, concession stands, and snack bars.

Commercial Volume- 16 oz. popcorn machines
16 oz. popcorn machine poppers are ideal for use in theaters, convention centers, amusement parks, arenas, stadiums, malls, and ball parks.

There are so many different types of machines! How do they compare? Click here to see a comparison chart for our different types of popcorn machines.

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