Know the Real Meal Size, Calories and Local Cost Before Ordering
The double quarter pounder meal price shown in the supplied comparison is $12.49 as a MacMenus reference. It is not an official nationwide price. The standard medium meal contains the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, medium Fries and a medium soft drink.
The official medium meal has 1,330 calories with medium Coca-Cola and Fries. The burger alone has 740 calories, two quarter-pound patties and approximately 48 grams of protein in its standard formulation.
Double Quarter Pounder Meal price, contents and calories
Which Double Quarter Pounder Option Should You Choose?
Medium Double QPC Meal
Best for: users who want the burger, a full side and a drink.
Reference price: $12.49.
Official calories: 1,330 with medium Coca-Cola and Fries.
Double QPC Sandwich
Best for: maximum beef without automatically adding Fries and drink calories.
Calories: 740.
Protein: approximately 48g in the standard burger.
Single Quarter Pounder Meal
Best for: users who want the same style with one beef patty.
Official calories: 1,110 with medium Coca-Cola and Fries.
That is 220 fewer calories than the standard Double meal.
Large Double QPC Meal
Best for: users who specifically want larger Fries and drink.
Price: set by the selected restaurant.
Calories: depend on the exact large drink and local size options.
July 2026 Status: Core Meal, Not a Temporary Dollar Deal
Current status on July 28, 2026: the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal remains listed in the U.S. Extra Value Meals category. It is not marked as a limited-time burger and is separate from the current $5 McChicken and McDouble McValue Meal Deals.
Regular Extra Value Meal
The meal remains part of the current U.S. lunch and dinner lineup.
No current national $5 Double QPC deal
The current $5 Meal Deal uses McChicken or McDouble choices—not the Double Quarter Pounder.
No fixed nationwide price
Restaurant selection, meal size, order channel and customizations determine the payable total.
Do not label the $12.49 image price as “official national price,” “USA average” or “available everywhere.” It is a reference figure for comparing the standard medium meal.
McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder Meal Price 2026
The supplied infographic uses $12.49 for the standard medium meal. That number is useful as an editorial reference, but the actual Double Quarter Pounder meal price can be lower or higher at the restaurant you select.
Order option |
2026 price status |
Calories |
What is included |
What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese |
$6.99 related-guide reference |
740 Cal |
Burger only |
Local sandwich price and customizations |
Medium Double QPC Meal |
$12.49 reference |
1,330 Cal |
Burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola in the official example |
Local meal price, drink and tax |
Large Double QPC Meal |
Check local app |
Build from selected sizes |
Burger, large Fries and selected large drink where offered |
Upgrade charge and exact drink calories |
Double QPC Meal with zero-sugar drink |
Usually local meal price |
Lower than regular-Cola meal |
Burger, selected Fries and zero-calorie fountain drink |
Drink availability and selected side size |
Double QPC Meal via McDelivery |
Delivery price + possible fees |
Depends on selected meal |
Meal plus delivery order |
Food markup, service fee, delivery fee and tip |
Fair price-comparison rule: compare the same restaurant, same date, same meal size, same drink and the same pickup method. Do not compare a medium pickup meal with a large delivery meal.
What Is Included in the Double Quarter Pounder Meal?
Double QPC Burger
Two quarter-pound beef patties by pre-cook weight, two cheese slices, slivered onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a sesame-seed bun.
Medium Fries
The official 1,330-calorie example uses medium World Famous Fries as the side.
Medium Soft Drink
The official total uses medium Coca-Cola, but another available fountain drink can be selected.
What happens when you select the meal?
The standard burger contains two beef patties and two cheese slices.
The official online meal description and calorie total use medium Fries.
Select regular soda, a zero-sugar option or another available beverage.
The restaurant can offer medium-to-large upgrades with its own price.
Review removed toppings, added ingredients, drink choice and side size.
Tax, delivery pricing and other fees can change the amount from the reference.
How Much Is a Double Quarter Pounder Meal Large?
There is no verified national large-meal price. A competitor may show one large price, but that does not make it valid at every U.S. restaurant. The current payable amount is the upgrade shown after selecting your restaurant and changing the meal size.
How to answer “how much is a Double Quarter Pounder meal large?”
Large-meal calorie formula: 740 burger calories + the current large Fries calories + calories in the exact large drink selected. Use the calculator at the end of this guide rather than adopting a competitor’s fixed total.
Single vs Double Quarter Pounder Meal
Feature |
Quarter Pounder Meal |
Double Quarter Pounder Meal |
Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Beef patties |
One quarter-pound patty |
Two quarter-pound patties |
One additional four-ounce patty before cooking |
Pre-cook beef weight |
4 oz. |
8 oz. |
Double the listed beef weight |
Cheese slices |
Two |
Two |
The Double does not double the cheese |
Burger calories |
520 |
740 |
Double adds 220 calories |
Medium meal calories |
1,110 |
1,330 |
Double meal adds 220 calories |
Reference meal price |
$10.69–$11.29 |
$12.49 |
Actual local difference varies |
Best choice |
Lower calories and smaller beef portion |
Maximum beef without buying another burger |
Depends on local upgrade price |
Value test: subtract the local single meal price from the local Double meal price. The Double is easier to justify when the upgrade is small and the second four-ounce patty is the feature you actually want.
What Comes on a Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese?
The top and bottom bread layers of the standard national sandwich.
Each patty weighs four ounces before cooking and is seasoned with salt and pepper.
Melted between and around the hot beef patties.
Longer fresh onion pieces rather than the small diced onions used on some other burgers.
The national sandwich is free of artificial preservatives except for the pickle ingredient.
The standard sauce combination; it does not include Big Mac Sauce or mayonnaise.
McDonald’s states that Quarter Pounder fresh beef is cooked when ordered at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. That fresh-beef preparation qualification does not apply in Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.
Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese Protein and Nutrition
Nutrient |
Standard burger reference |
What the number covers |
What can change it |
|---|---|---|---|
Calories |
740 Cal |
Standard burger only |
Added or removed ingredients |
Protein |
About 48g |
Standard two-patty burger |
Patty or cheese changes |
Total fat |
About 42g |
Standard sandwich formulation |
Cheese and patty changes |
Carbohydrates |
About 43g |
Bun, sauces and other components |
Removing bun or ketchup |
Sodium |
About 1,360mg |
Standard burger before Fries |
Pickles, cheese, seasoning and sauce changes |
Medium meal calories |
1,330 Cal |
Burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola |
Drink, Fries size and customizations |
Nutrition figures describe standard formulations and average serving sizes. Preparation, suppliers, regional variation, drink fill, size changes and customizations can affect the product you receive. Use the live official nutrition panel for a medical or tightly controlled dietary decision.
Where do the extra 590 meal calories come from?
740 calories
The complete standard Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger.
About 590 more
The medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola in the official meal configuration.
1,330 total
The official medium meal total before additional ingredients or substitutions.
Is the Double Quarter Pounder on McDonald’s Dollar Menu?
No. The Double Quarter Pounder Meal is not part of the current Under-$3 menu or the current $5 McValue Meal Deals. Users searching for a “McDonald’s dollar menu with prices” should not expect this premium two-patty meal to appear at the same price as McDouble or McChicken offers.
Menu group |
Current examples |
Double QPC included? |
Important rule |
|---|---|---|---|
Under-$3 lunch and dinner |
McDouble, McChicken, 4-Piece McNuggets, small Fries and medium Coca-Cola |
No |
Price and participation vary; McDelivery excluded |
$5 Meal Deals |
McChicken and McDouble Meal Deals |
No |
Selected locations or versions can have different pricing |
Extra Value Meals |
Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Double Quarter Pounder and other full meals |
Yes |
Regular local restaurant pricing |
Personalized app deals |
Offers differ by account, location and date |
Possibly |
Read the live eligible-item terms |
A broad McDonald’s prices menu with prices page can help you compare categories, but it cannot replace the selected restaurant’s live checkout. Use the MacMenus McDonald’s menu with prices 2026 hub for wider U.S. menu comparisons.
Double Quarter Pounder Meal Customizations
Customization |
What changes |
Possible price effect |
Nutrition effect |
What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Remove pickles |
Pickle slices removed |
Usually no discount |
Small calorie and sodium change |
Other allergens remain |
Remove onions |
Slivered onions removed |
Usually no discount |
Small nutrition change |
App summary before checkout |
Remove ketchup |
Sweet tomato condiment removed |
Usually no discount |
Calories, sugar and sodium decrease slightly |
Updated nutrition panel |
Remove mustard |
Mustard removed |
Usually no discount |
Small sodium change |
Customized ingredient list |
Remove cheese |
Two standard cheese slices removed |
Price may remain unchanged |
Calories, fat, sodium and protein change |
Whether a no-cheese item is cheaper locally |
Change to zero-sugar drink |
Regular soda replaced |
Often no standard meal-price change |
Can substantially reduce meal calories |
Exact beverage and size |
Upgrade Fries and drink |
Meal becomes large where offered |
Local upgrade charge |
Calories usually increase |
Each upgrade line in checkout |
Add bacon or another ingredient |
Standard recipe changes |
Usually an extra charge |
Calories, fat and sodium increase |
Whether another menu version is better value |
Removing a topping does not guarantee a lower price. Adding ingredients can cost more, and the 740- or 1,330-calorie figures no longer describe the exact customized order.
How to Find the Double Quarter Pounder Meal Price Near Me
Search by ZIP code, city, address or device location.
Confirm the full address because nearby restaurants can display different prices.
This keeps delivery menu pricing and fees out of the first comparison.
Select Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal rather than the sandwich-only listing.
Check that medium Fries and a medium drink are selected.
Select large Fries and drink, then note every added charge.
Apply only an eligible offer and confirm that it appears in the bag.
Verify location, size, drink, extras, tax, delivery status and payable amount.
Accurate “near me” reporting: record the restaurant address, observation date, pickup or delivery method, meal size, drink, displayed price and whether a personalized offer was applied.
Rewards and App Deal Rules
100 points per eligible $1
A paid Double Quarter Pounder Meal can earn points after joining MyMcDonald’s Rewards.
Single QPC is the listed reward
The standard Quarter Pounder with Cheese appears in the 7,000-point tier; the Double is not currently named there.
Deals are account-specific
A Double QPC offer must appear in your account and selected restaurant before it can be relied upon.
Pickup vs McDelivery Price
Order method |
Price type |
Rewards |
Main cost risk |
Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pickup in the McDonald’s app |
Local restaurant pickup price |
Earn and use eligible Rewards |
Tax, extras and size upgrades |
Cleanest price comparison |
Drive-thru |
Local menu-board price |
Provide the four-digit code |
Forgetting to activate or provide a deal |
Immediate pickup |
McDelivery in the app |
Delivery food price |
Eligible app earning and redemption |
Higher food price and additional fees |
Convenience |
Third-party delivery |
Platform-specific menu price |
No direct McDonald’s reward redemption |
Markup, service fee, delivery fee and tip |
Platform-specific promotion |
McDonald’s states that McDelivery menu prices may be higher than restaurant prices and delivery or other fees may apply. Compare completed carts rather than assuming one universal delivery percentage.
Allergens and Dietary Details
Component |
Important allergen |
Practical detail |
|---|---|---|
Sesame-seed bun |
Wheat, sesame and possible soy-derived ingredients |
Removing the bun changes the standard product but does not remove shared-kitchen risk |
American cheese |
Milk |
The standard Double contains two slices |
Beef patties |
Review current ingredient panel |
Seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked on restaurant equipment |
Pickles and condiments |
Review exact current formulation |
The pickle contains an artificial preservative |
Fries |
Review current Fries ingredient and allergen panel |
Prepared using restaurant equipment and a vegetable-oil blend |
Shared kitchen |
Cross-contact possible |
Preparation areas, utensils and equipment handle other allergens |
McDonald’s does not promote its U.S. menu items as gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan. This article is not medical advice. Anyone with a serious allergy should review the current official ingredient panel and obtain appropriate professional guidance.
Why the Price, Meal or Calories Look Different
Problem |
Likely reason |
What to do now |
|---|---|---|
$12.49 does not appear |
It is a reference price, not a national fixed price |
Use the selected restaurant’s live pickup amount |
Meal calories are not 1,330 |
Drink, Fries size or burger customization changed |
Open Nutrition & Ingredients for the exact bag |
Large meal has no fixed price |
Size upgrades are restaurant-specific |
Select large side and drink, then review each charge |
McValue deal will not apply |
The Double QPC is not a current Under-$3 or $5 Meal Deal item |
Use an eligible McValue product or a live account offer |
7,000-point reward does not show the Double |
The current listed reward is the single Quarter Pounder with Cheese |
Redeem the listed product or pay the local Double upgrade if allowed |
Delivery total is much higher |
Food pricing, service fees, delivery fees and tip were added |
Compare the completed pickup and delivery carts |
Fresh-beef wording is different |
The fresh-beef qualification excludes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories |
Use the selected market’s current product information |
Cannot edit after payment |
Submitted app orders cannot normally be changed |
Cancel before preparation begins, then place a corrected order |
Item is temporarily unavailable |
Local stock, equipment or restaurant-menu issue |
Try another location or order an available Quarter Pounder option |
Related MacMenus Price and Nutrition Guides
Official Actions After You Understand the Meal
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Double Quarter Pounder Meal in 2026?
The supplied infographic uses $12.49 as a MacMenus reference price for the standard medium meal. It is not an official nationwide price. Select your local restaurant for its current pickup total.
What comes in a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal?
The standard meal includes a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, medium World Famous Fries and a medium soft drink. The official calorie example uses medium Coca-Cola.
How many calories are in a Double Quarter Pounder Meal?
The official standard medium meal contains 1,330 calories when prepared with medium Fries and a medium Coca-Cola.
How many calories are in the burger alone?
The standard Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger contains 740 calories before Fries, a drink or additional customization.
How much protein is in a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The standard burger contains approximately 48 grams of protein. Added or removed patties and cheese change that amount.
How much is a Double Quarter Pounder Meal large?
There is no verified fixed national large-meal price. Select your local restaurant, open the meal and change the Fries and drink to large to see the actual upgrade and final total.
How many calories are in a large Double Quarter Pounder Meal?
The total depends on the exact large Fries and drink selected. Start with the 740-calorie burger and add the current calories for the chosen large side and beverage.
What is the difference between the single and Double Quarter Pounder Meal?
The single uses one four-ounce patty before cooking and its standard medium meal contains 1,110 calories. The Double uses two four-ounce patties and its standard medium meal contains 1,330 calories.
Is the Double Quarter Pounder on the Dollar Menu?
No. The Double Quarter Pounder Meal is a regular Extra Value Meal, not a current Under-$3 or $5 McValue product.
Can I use a 7,000-point reward for the Double Quarter Pounder?
The current 7,000-point list names the standard Quarter Pounder with Cheese, not the Double. Check the live Rewards screen for current choices and possible upgrades.
Is the Double Quarter Pounder made with fresh beef?
McDonald’s says its Quarter Pounder fresh-beef patties are cooked when ordered at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. The qualification excludes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories.
What toppings come on the Double Quarter Pounder?
It includes two beef patties, two American cheese slices, slivered onions, pickle slices, ketchup and mustard on a sesame-seed bun.
Can I reduce the meal calories?
You can select a zero-sugar drink, choose a smaller side where available or order the burger without a full meal. Customizations change the standard nutrition total.
Why is the delivery price higher than pickup?
McDonald’s states that delivery menu prices may be higher, and delivery, service or other fees can apply. Compare complete pickup and delivery carts.
Where can I see the full McDonald’s menu with prices 2026?
Use the MacMenus full U.S. menu hub for reference prices and comparisons, then select a restaurant in the official app for the current payable amount.
Double Quarter Pounder Meal Price and Size Calculators
Enter prices from one restaurant using the same order method. These tools run in your browser and do not create a fake national average.
MacMenus Double QPC Meal Lab
Compare the meal against separate items, calculate a large-size total and measure the single-to-Double upgrade.
Meal vs separate items
Use local pickup prices from one selected restaurant.
Large meal price builder
Use the actual medium meal and upgrade charges shown locally.
Meal calorie builder
The burger starts at 740 calories. Enter the exact selected side and drink.
Single-to-Double upgrade
Calculate the extra local cost for the second four-ounce patty.
Price-check methodology
MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. The $12.49 amount is a MacMenus reference price, not a guaranteed national price. Prices, meal sizes, ingredients, nutrition, protein, allergens, preparation, promotions, Rewards, taxes, delivery fees and availability can change by restaurant, market and date. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current menu, nutrition panel and checkout amount before ordering. McDonald’s and related product names are trademarks of their respective owners.