1 lb of beef makes between 5 to 8 sandwiches depending on the thickness of the slices of beef and whether or not you're making thicker and heartier sandwiches or normal sandwiches.
The same is true with other deli meats as well.
1 pound of deli meat makes between 5 to 8 sandwiches depending on the thickness of meat and whether or not you're making regular sandwiches or hearty sandwiches.
For regular sandwiches 1 lb of deli meat will make 8 regular sandwiches.
For hearty sandwiches 1 lb of deli meat will make 4 hearty sandwiches.
The thickness of the meat can also affect how many sandwiches you can make.
If you're making sandwiches you can use a medium thickness for the deli meat which is often between 8 to 14 slices of deli meat.
If you're buying deli meat for a gathering or party, you could estimate how many people will be attending and how much food that they'll eat.
A rule of thumb would be to aim for 1/4 lb to 1/2 lb of deli meat per person.
You can also order cheese slices if adding cheese to the sandwiches which are often thinner than deli meat so you can layer more on.
1 lb of meat equals around 8 sandwiches depending on the thickness of the meat.
It's better to have a bit more than you think you need.