How many slices in a large Papa John’s pizza?
A large Papa John’s pizza has 8 slices. That feeds 2 to 3 grown-ups at 3 slices each.
Checked on Papa John’s’s website on September 28, 2026.
Papa John’s pizza sizes
| Size | Across | Slices | Feeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza for One | not stated | 4 | 1 to 2 grown-ups |
| Small | not stated | 6 | 2 grown-ups |
| Medium | not stated | 8 | 2 to 3 grown-ups |
| Large | not stated | 8 | 2 to 3 grown-ups |
| Extra Large | 16″ | 10 | 3 to 4 grown-ups |
“Feeds” counts 3 slices for each grown-up, the calculator’s normal appetite.
Now figure out how many to order
With a little extra so nobody misses out, 10 people need 5 large Papa John’s pizzas and 20 need 9. For any other crowd, with kids and appetites, use the pizza calculator.
Gluten-free at Papa John’s
Papa John’s gluten-free crust is a personal-size pizza, and only some markets carry it. (Papa John’s)
Good to know
New York Style pizzas are cut into bigger, foldable slices: 6 in a medium or large, and 8 in an extra-large. (Papa John’s)
Sizes and cuts can vary by location and change over time, so ask your store if it matters. Other pizzerias cut their pies differently; our guide to how many slices are in a large pizza compares the usual sizes.
Sources, all on Papa John’s’s website: papajohns.com/company/nutritional-details/crust.html, papajohns.com/shaq, papajohns.com/contact-us/frequently-asked-gluten-free-crust-questions.html, papajohns.com/new-york-style-pizza-delivery. EnoughPizza isn’t affiliated with Papa John’s.