The short answer: A beef steak typically weighs about 225 to 340 grams (8 to 12 ounces). Restaurant weights are usually listed raw, so the served steak is a bit lighter after cooking.
Beef steak weight by type
Steak weight varies by cut and portion size, and the weight quoted is usually the raw pre-cooked figure.
| Type (example) | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Petite / filet portion | 170 to 225 g (6 to 8 oz) |
| Standard sirloin / ribeye | 225 to 340 g (8 to 12 oz) |
| Large ribeye / strip | 340 to 450 g (12 to 16 oz) |
| Tomahawk / large bone-in | 650 to 1,100 g (23 to 39 oz) |
What affects beef steak weight
- Cut. Filets are usually smaller portions than ribeye or porterhouse steaks.
- Raw vs. cooked. Steaks lose roughly a fifth to a quarter of their weight when cooked.
- Bone. Bone-in cuts like tomahawks include heavy inedible bone.
- Thickness. Thicker steaks weigh more for the same surface area.
- Trimming. How much fat is left on affects the final weight.
How beef steak weight compares
A standard 280 gram steak weighs about the same as a baseball and a half, or roughly as much as a can of soda.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an 8 oz steak weigh in grams?
An 8-ounce steak weighs about 225 grams raw. After cooking it typically drops to around 170 to 190 grams.
How much weight does steak lose when cooked?
A steak usually loses roughly 20 to 25 percent of its raw weight during cooking as moisture and some fat cook off.
What is a typical restaurant steak size?
Most restaurant steaks fall in the 225 to 340 gram (8 to 12 ounce) range, with premium cuts and bone-in steaks running larger.
