Below is the approximate portion guide for standard single tiers based on a coffee serving size of 1 x 1 x 4 inch and 2 x 1 x 4 inch for dessert.
| 5″ | 6″ | 7″ | 8″ | 9″ | 10″ | 11″ | 12″ | 14″ | |
| ROUND | |||||||||
| Coffee | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 65 | 80 | 95 | 130 |
| Dessert | 7 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 65 |
| SQUARE | |||||||||
| Coffee | 20 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 85 | 100 | 120 | 160 |
| Dessert | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 80 |