McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder Price 2026: Meal, Calories & Protein

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Compare the Double Burger, Medium Meal and Large Upgrade Before Paying

The McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese price depends on the selected restaurant. The burger contains 740 calories, uses two quarter-pound fresh-beef patties before cooking and the current nutrition reference lists 48 g protein.

The official Medium meal adds Medium Fries and a Medium soft drink and totals 1,330 calories with a Medium Coca-Cola. A Large meal has no single nationwide price, so this guide shows exactly how to check the local upgrade.

Reviewed July 29, 2026 Current U.S. menu 740 official calories Local prices vary
Complete direct answer

Double Quarter Pounder price, meal, calories and protein

Current burger price Local

McDonald’s does not publish one fixed U.S. Double QPC price.

MacMenus reference $6.99

Existing MacMenus Quarter Pounder comparison reference—not an official national price.

Medium meal reference $12.49

MacMenus planning reference for burger, Medium Fries and Medium drink.

Large meal price Check store

No universal Large meal amount. Upgrade price depends on the selected restaurant.

Burger calories 740 Cal

Official standard Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

Protein 48 g

Current nutrition reference; verify the live official panel for dietary decisions.

Medium meal calories 1,330 Cal

Official example with Medium Fries and Medium Coca-Cola.

Beef 2 × 4 oz

Eight ounces total before cooking; cooked when ordered where fresh beef is offered.

Fast answer: choose the burger alone when you mainly want the two quarter-pound patties. Choose the Medium meal when you also want Fries and a drink. For a Large meal, compare the actual upgrade price rather than assuming a national combo price.

McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese price 2026 infographic showing 740 calories, double beef patties, meal calories and local price status
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese: 740 calories, two quarter-pound patties before cooking and an official Medium meal example of 1,330 calories with Medium Fries and Medium Coca-Cola. Prices vary by restaurant.

Which Double Quarter Pounder Option Should You Choose?

Best for beef

Burger only

740 calories

Choose this when the two fresh-beef patties are the priority and you do not need Fries or a drink.

Standard combo

Medium meal

1,330 Cal*

Double QPC + Medium Fries + Medium soft drink.

*With Medium Coca-Cola.

Bigger sides

Large meal

Check local total

Choose only after comparing the exact Large Fries and Large drink upgrade.

Lower-cost route

McValue alternative

McDouble Meal Deal

Better starting point when budget matters more than quarter-pound fresh beef.

Best-value rule: calculate the Double QPC meal against the burger, Fries and drink bought separately. “Meal” does not automatically mean cheaper at every restaurant.

McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese Price 2026

Current July 2026 status: the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese and its meal remain listed on McDonald’s current U.S. menu. McDonald’s publishes the product build and nutrition but not one regular nationwide burger price.

Price question
Useful answer
Status
What to verify
Double Quarter Pounder burger price
$6.99 reference
MacMenus comparison figure
Selected restaurant’s pickup price
Double Quarter Pounder Medium meal price
$12.49 reference
MacMenus comparison figure
Same restaurant, Medium Fries and Medium drink
Double Quarter Pounder Large meal price
Check local app
No national amount published
Large Fries and Large drink upgrade
McDelivery price
May be higher
Official delivery warning
Food subtotal + fees + optional tip
McValue price
Not an Under-$3 item
Current McValue menu
Compare McDouble alternatives

Price-label rule: $6.99 and $12.49 are MacMenus reference figures from the existing Quarter Pounder comparison. They are not official national averages and should never replace the live restaurant checkout.

McDonald’s menu with prices 2026: where does the Double QPC fit?

The Double Quarter Pounder sits above McDonald’s classic Hamburger, Cheeseburger, McDouble and standard Quarter Pounder in beef quantity. Its value depends less on a nationwide list price and more on the local difference between the single Quarter Pounder, the Double and their meal versions.

How Much Is a Double Quarter Pounder Meal Large?

There is no single national Large Double Quarter Pounder meal price. The official product page describes the standard meal using Medium Fries and a Medium soft drink. A Large meal is created by increasing the side and drink size where the restaurant offers that upgrade.

Official baseline

Medium meal

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

+ Medium World Famous Fries

+ Medium soft drink

1,330 Cal with Medium Coca-Cola

Large upgrade

Large meal

Same burger

+ Large Fries

+ Large drink

Price and calories depend on drink and local size pricing.

Better comparison

Build separately

Record the burger price, Large Fries price and Large drink price separately.

Compare that sum with the Large meal upgrade.

✓Keep one restaurantDo not compare a Medium meal in one city with a Large meal somewhere else.
✓Keep one drinkCoca-Cola, Diet Coke and specialty drinks produce different calories.
✓Check upgrade priceThe Large-size increment can vary locally.
✓Check checkoutTax and delivery fees can change the final payable amount.

Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese Nutrition

McDonald’s current product page directly confirms the 740-calorie burger. The macro values below match current nutrition references reproducing McDonald’s published panel; verify the live official Nutrition & Ingredients tab before using them for a medical or tightly controlled diet.

Nutrient
Current reference
Practical meaning
Calories
740 Cal
Official current burger total
Protein
48 g
Driven mainly by two quarter-pound beef patties
Total fat
42 g
Review alongside saturated fat
Saturated fat
20 g
A significant part of the daily reference limit
Total carbohydrates
43 g
Mainly bun and condiments
Total sugars
10 g
Includes bun and condiments
Dietary fiber
2 g
Relatively low compared with protein
Sodium
1,360 mg
Worth checking before adding Fries and sauces
Cholesterol
165 mg
Check current official panel if medically relevant

How Much Protein Is in a Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese?

Protein

48 g

Current U.S. nutrition references consistently reproduce 48 grams for the standard burger.

Calories

740 Cal

That works out to approximately 15.4 calories for every gram of protein.

Context

Protein is not the only metric

The burger also carries substantial saturated fat and sodium, so compare the full nutrition panel rather than protein alone.

Protein-search shortcut: if your main goal is protein without automatically adding Fries and a sugary drink, compare the burger-only order with the full meal rather than assuming the meal improves protein value.

What Comes on a Double Quarter Pounder?

2×

Fresh-beef patties

Two 4-ounce patties before cooking, seasoned with salt and pepper.
2

Cheese slices

Two slices of melty American cheese in the standard build.
O

Slivered onions

Fresh slivered onions rather than the smaller chopped classic-burger onions.
P

Pickles

Tangy pickle slices. McDonald’s notes that the pickle contains an artificial preservative.
K

Ketchup + mustard

Both classic condiments are included in the standard burger.
B

Sesame-seed bun

The standard bun contributes wheat and sesame allergen considerations.

McDonald’s says the national sandwich contains no artificial flavors, preservatives or added colors from artificial sources, with the stated exception that the pickle contains an artificial preservative.

Quarter Pounder vs Double Quarter Pounder

Feature
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Double Quarter Pounder
Difference
Fresh-beef patties
1 × 4 oz before cooking
2 × 4 oz before cooking
+1 full patty
Pre-cook beef weight
4 oz
8 oz
+4 oz
Calories
520 Cal
740 Cal
+220 Cal
Cheese slices
2
2
No additional standard cheese
Standard Medium meal calories
1,110 Cal*
1,330 Cal*
+220 Cal
Reference burger price
$6.39
$6.99
$0.60 in MacMenus reference snapshot

*Medium meal examples use Medium Fries and Medium Coca-Cola.

Using the existing MacMenus reference snapshot, the Double costs $0.60 more than the single while adding one full four-ounce patty before cooking. That is a strong reference upgrade—but only if your local price gap is similarly small.

Is the Double Quarter Pounder on McDonald’s Dollar Menu?

No. The current national value platform is McValue, and the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is not one of the current Under-$3 items or $5 lunch/dinner Meal Deal mains.

Current McValue option
Status
Why compare it with Double QPC?
McDouble
Under $3*
Cheaper two-patty burger, but not Quarter Pounder fresh-beef patties
McChicken
Under $3*
Lower-cost sandwich alternative
4-Piece McNuggets
Under $3*
Can supplement another value order
Small Fries
Under $3*
Build a custom burger + side order
McDouble Meal Deal
Current Meal Deal
Better budget benchmark for a complete lunch/dinner bundle

*Prices and participation vary. Current McValue promotional terms exclude McDelivery.

Searches for “McDonald’s dollar menu with prices” often lead to older $1/$2/$3 terminology. For a 2026 comparison, use the current McValue menu instead of assuming the Double Quarter Pounder is part of a dollar-menu promotion.

Double Quarter Pounder Customizations

Customization
What changes
Likely price effect
What to verify
Remove cheese
Two cheese slices removed
Price may remain unchanged
Local app price and updated nutrition
Remove pickles
Pickles removed
Usually no discount
Customized nutrition and allergen needs
Remove ketchup
Sweet tomato condiment removed
Usually no discount
Current custom nutrition
Add bacon
Adds bacon where offered
Usually extra charge
Compare with named Bacon QPC if available
Add extra patty
Exceeds standard two-patty build
Local add-on price
Whether another named burger is cheaper
No bun
Standard sesame bun removed
Price may remain unchanged
Does not create certified gluten-free preparation
Make it a meal
Adds Fries and drink
Bundle price or local upgrade
Compare bundle with separate items

How the Fresh-Beef Claim Works

✓ Four ounces eachEach patty is listed at four ounces before cooking.
✓ Two pattiesThe Double starts with eight ounces of beef before cooking.
✓ Cooked when orderedMcDonald’s describes the fresh-beef patties as cooked when you order.
✓ Simple seasoningThe patties are seasoned with salt and pepper.
! Contiguous U.S. ruleFresh beef is available at most restaurants in the contiguous United States.
! Geographic exceptionFresh beef is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.

“Half-pound burger” describes the combined pre-cook weight of two four-ounce patties. Cooking reduces weight, so do not describe the finished cooked beef as exactly eight ounces.

Allergens and Dietary Limits

Component
Main concern
What removal does not guarantee
American cheese
Milk/dairy; current cheese formulation also uses soy ingredients
A dairy-free shared kitchen
Sesame-seed bun
Wheat and sesame
Certified gluten-free preparation after removal
Beef patties
Review current ingredient panel
Vegetarian or vegan status
Shared kitchen
Possible cross-contact
Zero exposure to other allergens

McDonald’s USA does not promote its U.S. menu items as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free and does not claim its U.S. menu meets Halal, Kosher or other religious dietary requirements.

How to Check the Exact Double Quarter Pounder Price Near You

Open the McDonald’s app or restaurant locator

Search by ZIP code, address, city or current location.

Select the exact restaurant

Confirm the full address because prices and availability are tied to that location.

Choose pickup first

Pickup gives a cleaner burger-price comparison than delivery.

Open the Burgers category

Select Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese rather than the single Quarter Pounder.

Record the burger-only price

Do not mix the sandwich price with a meal price.

Open the meal option

Confirm whether the local default uses Medium Fries and a Medium drink.

Test the Large upgrade

Switch Fries and drink to Large and record the actual increase.

Check McValue and Deals

Compare the premium burger with lower-price McDouble and current account offers.

Review checkout

Confirm restaurant, burger, sizes, customizations, tax, fees and final total.

Mobile Order & Pay Micro-Details

Upcoming terms change: McDonald’s is currently displaying notice of revised Terms effective August 24, 2026, including updates to Mobile Order & Pay, web/guest ordering, cancellations, refunds, Rewards and stored-value features. Re-check the live terms after that date.

Ordering detail
Current rule
What to do
Mobile Order availability
Generally appears within about 5 miles of a participating restaurant
Enable location services
“Order Here” muted
Mobile Order is not enabled there
Choose another restaurant or order in person
Pickup choices
Drive Thru, Curbside, Front Counter, Table Service
Available options vary by restaurant and time
Payment timing
Card charged when order is placed
Review restaurant and total before submitting
Edit paid order
Cannot currently be edited
Cancel before preparation and reorder
Cancel order
Allowed before preparation starts
Use Cancel Order in order details
Wrong restaurant
Pickup location cannot be transferred
Cancel and reorder, or visit selected store
Refund
Pickup issue handled by purchasing restaurant
Contact the restaurant on the order
Cancelled deal
Returns within about 15 minutes
Re-check Deals screen
Cancelled reward
Reward item becomes available immediately
Open Rewards dashboard

Pickup vs McDelivery Price

Best comparison

App pickup

Use the selected restaurant’s pickup price as the cleanest local menu reference.

Convenience

McDelivery

Food prices may be higher and delivery or other fees may apply.

Separate platforms

Third-party apps

DoorDash, Uber Eats and similar services can use different menu prices, fees and promotions.

There is no reliable universal percentage for how much more the Double Quarter Pounder costs on delivery. Compare completed carts instead.

Ordering Problems and Exact Fixes

Double QPC is unavailable Select another nearby restaurant or contact the store. Fresh-beef/menu availability can differ locally.
Meal costs more than expected Check whether Large Fries, Large drink, specialty beverage, extra toppings, tax or delivery fees were added.
Large meal price is missing The restaurant may not expose one-click Large meal pricing. Upgrade the Fries and drink individually and compare the bag total.
Price differs from $6.99 $6.99 is a MacMenus reference figure, not a guaranteed national price. Use the selected restaurant’s live pickup amount.
Double costs much more than single Subtract the single price from the Double price and decide whether the additional four-ounce pre-cook patty is worth that local upgrade.
McValue discount is not applying The Double Quarter Pounder itself is not a current Under-$3 McValue product. Compare qualifying items instead.
Wrong restaurant selected Cancel before preparation starts and reorder at the correct restaurant; the order cannot be transferred.
Cancel button disappeared The restaurant may have begun preparing the order. Contact the selected restaurant directly.
Pickup method unavailable Use Order Tracker to switch to another available pickup method after arrival.
Nutrition values differ online Confirm U.S. market, standard burger and current official Nutrition & Ingredients tab before relying on a number.
Quarter Pounder Price Guide Compare Single, Double, Deluxe and Bacon Quarter Pounder options together. McDonald’s Menu Prices 2026 Compare this burger with the current full U.S. menu, deals and calories. Big Mac Price Guide Compare the Double QPC with another larger McDonald’s burger and meal. Cheeseburger vs McDouble Compare cheaper one- and two-patty burger choices. McValue and Dollar Menu See lower-price McDouble, Fries, nuggets and drink alternatives. McDonald’s Menu Calories Compare burger, chicken, breakfast, side and drink calorie totals.

Official Pages for the Final Check

Official Double Quarter Pounder Confirm 740 calories, current ingredients and fresh-beef wording. Official Double QPC Meal Confirm Medium Fries, Medium drink and the 1,330-calorie Coca-Cola example. Current McValue Menu Compare current Under-$3 products and Meal Deals. Select a Restaurant Check live local price, hours, services and current availability. Nutrition Calculator Verify the latest macro, ingredient and allergen information. Mobile Ordering Help Resolve cancellation, refund, payment, pickup and wrong-store problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese in 2026?

There is no fixed national price. MacMenus uses $6.99 as a reference figure from its Quarter Pounder comparison, but the selected restaurant’s live pickup price is the amount that matters.

How much is a Double Quarter Pounder meal?

MacMenus uses $12.49 as a Medium meal reference. The official meal includes the Double Quarter Pounder, Medium Fries and a Medium soft drink. Local prices vary.

How much is a Large Double Quarter Pounder meal?

McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide Large meal price. Select your restaurant and upgrade the Fries and drink to Large to see the current local total.

How many calories are in a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

The standard burger contains 740 calories.

How much protein is in a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

Current U.S. nutrition references list 48 grams of protein. Verify the latest official nutrition panel if the exact value is important to your diet.

How many calories are in the Double Quarter Pounder meal?

The official Medium meal contains 1,330 calories when configured with Medium Fries and a Medium Coca-Cola.

What comes on a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

It includes two quarter-pound beef patties before cooking, two cheese slices, slivered onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a sesame-seed bun.

Is the Double Quarter Pounder really half a pound?

The two patties total eight ounces before cooking. That equals half a pound before cooking, not necessarily the final cooked weight.

Is the Double Quarter Pounder made with fresh beef?

McDonald’s says Quarter Pounder fresh-beef patties are cooked when ordered at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. Fresh beef is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.

What is the difference between a Quarter Pounder and Double Quarter Pounder?

The standard Quarter Pounder uses one four-ounce patty before cooking and has 520 calories. The Double uses two four-ounce patties and has 740 calories.

Is the Double Quarter Pounder on the McDonald’s Dollar Menu?

No. The current value program is McValue, and the Double Quarter Pounder is not one of the current Under-$3 items. McDouble is a lower-cost beef alternative.

Are Double Quarter Pounder delivery prices higher?

They can be. McDonald’s states that McDelivery prices may be higher than restaurant prices and delivery or other fees may apply.

Can I customize the Double Quarter Pounder?

Available customizations can include removing cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup or mustard and adding supported extras. Options and charges vary by restaurant.

Can I change my order after paying?

Current Mobile Order guidance says paid orders cannot be edited. You can cancel before preparation begins and place a corrected order.

What happens if I selected the wrong restaurant?

The pickup restaurant cannot be transferred after the order is placed. Cancel before preparation and reorder, or go to the originally selected restaurant.

What happens to my deal if I cancel?

McDonald’s says an applied deal should become available again within about 15 minutes. An applied reward item becomes available again immediately.

Double Quarter Pounder Price and Meal Calculator

Enter prices from one restaurant and one order method. The tool calculates the single-to-Double upgrade, Medium meal savings, Large meal upgrade and protein-per-dollar reference without inventing a national average.

Single, Double and meal value

Use local pickup prices from the same restaurant.

Pickup vs delivery

Compare full totals rather than an assumed delivery percentage.

Meal calorie comparison

Compare burger-only and official Medium meal calories.

Burger 740 Cal
Medium meal* 1,330 Cal
Added meal calories 590 Cal
*Medium meal example uses Medium Fries + Medium Coca-Cola

Methodology and Update Log

Officially verified 740 calories, two four-ounce patties, ingredients, Medium meal contents, 1,330-calorie meal example and fresh-beef geography.
Current nutrition reference 48 g protein and supporting macro figures are cross-checked against current nutrition references reproducing McDonald’s published panel.
MacMenus reference $6.99 burger and $12.49 Medium meal are planning figures from the existing Quarter Pounder comparison, not national averages.
Local Actual burger price, Large meal price, local deal, delivery amount, tax and customization charges.
Calculated Upgrade cost, meal saving, cost per extra pre-cook ounce, protein per dollar and delivery premium.
Not claimed No fake nationwide Large meal price, invented discount, fake review, fake rating or guaranteed availability.
Date
Verification or improvement
July 29, 2026
Confirmed current official Double Quarter Pounder product and Medium meal pages.
July 29, 2026
Confirmed 740 burger calories and 1,330-calorie Medium meal example.
July 29, 2026
Confirmed two four-ounce patties before cooking and current fresh-beef geographic exception.
July 29, 2026
Confirmed current McValue alternatives and clarified Double QPC is not an Under-$3 item.
July 29, 2026
Added Large meal checking path instead of inventing one nationwide Large combo price.
July 29, 2026
Added August 24, 2026 upcoming Mobile Order & Pay Terms update notice.

MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. Regular menu prices are restaurant-specific. Prices marked “reference” are editorial planning figures and are not guaranteed national prices. Nutrition, ingredients, allergens, prices, promotions, sizes, Rewards rules, order terms and availability can change. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current menu, official nutrition information and final checkout before ordering.