| Number of Portions | Recommended Slow Cooker Size |
| One Portion | Use a 2-3 quart slow cooker. 2 quarts is the optimal size. |
| Two Portions | Use a 3-4.5 quart slow cooker. 4 quarts is the optimal size. |
| Three Portions | Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker. 5 quarts is the optimal size. |
| Four Portions | Use a 5-7 quart slow cooker. 6 quarts is the optimal size. |
| Five Portions | Use a 6-8 quart slow cooker. 7 quarts is the optimal size. |
Cooking your own meals? This chart offers guidance depending on the total weight of your meal.
For reference, each portion of a What a Crock meal weighs roughly one to two pounds.
| Weight of Meal | Recommended Slow Cooker Size |
| 0-2 Pounds (0-32 oz) | Use a 1.5-3 quart slow cooker. 2 quarts is the optimal size. |
| 2.5-4 Pounds (40-64 oz) | Use a 3-4.5 quart slow cooker. 4 quarts is the optimal size. |
| 4.5-6 Pounds (72-96 oz) | Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker. 5 quarts is the optimal size. |
| 6.5-8 Pounds (104-128 oz) | Use a 5-7 quart slow cooker. 6 quarts is the optimal size. |
| 8.5-10 Pounds (136-160 oz) | Use a 6-8 quart slow cooker. 7 quarts is the optimal size. |
