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.