A medium pizza is typically 12 inches across and usually cut into about 8 slices.

What that means

  • In many pizzerias, “medium” means a 12-inch diameter pizza.
  • That usually feeds about 2–3 people , depending on appetite.
  • Some places may cut it differently, so slice count can vary a bit.

Quick note

Pizza sizes aren’t perfectly standardized, so the exact size can differ by restaurant or chain.

Size Typical diameter Typical slices
Medium 12 inches 8 slices