After many days of dining on the meals you’ve prepped ahead of time to save money, it’s finally time to enjoy a hot, fresh pizza delivered by your favorite local spot. You’ve earned it! But which size pizza should you get?
If you’re feeding a group, it’s probably an easy decision to get a large pie. But if you’re just ordering for yourself or you and a partner, you might wonder if you really need to spend more on a large pizza.
You might be surprised to learn that you should always buy the large pizza, no matter how many hungry people are hanging out at home. It’s because of the geometry of the area of a pie. A 16-inch pizza is four times the size of an 8-inch pizza. To get the same amount of pizza with small or medium pies as you would with large pies, you’d end up paying far more for your entire order.
If you have access to a fridge or freezer, it’s worth wrapping up the leftovers once you’ve had your fill and reheating slices when your next pizza craving hits. It may feel like you’re spending more, but you’re really maximizing the amount of pizza you’re getting per dollar you spend. Plus, with your savings, you can kick an extra buck or two back in to get pepperoni or your other favorite topping. Consider it a reward for ordering smart.