Quarter Pounder Price 2026: Single, Double & Meal Cost

Compare Every Quarter Pounder Before Choosing the Single, Double or Meal

The Quarter Pounder price in 2026 depends on the restaurant, order channel and selected version. The comparison image uses reference prices of $6.39 for the single, $6.99 for the Double, $7.49 for Deluxe and $8.99 for Bacon.

Use this guide to compare burger and meal costs, official calories, patty count, included toppings, local upgrade value, Rewards eligibility, delivery differences and ordering problems before paying.

Reviewed July 19, 2026 2026 reference prices Official calories verified Local restaurant prices vary
Quarter Pounder price and choice at a glance
Single burger $6.39 reference One four-ounce patty before cooking and two cheese slices.
Double burger $6.99 reference Two four-ounce patties before cooking; $0.60 image-price upgrade.
Single meal $10.69–$11.29 Reference range for burger, medium Fries and medium drink.
Double meal $12.49 reference Includes the Double, medium Fries and a medium drink.
Official burger calories 520 vs 740 Single versus Double before Fries, drink or extras.
Official meal calories 1,110 vs 1,330 Medium meals calculated with medium Coca-Cola and Fries.
Best for most users Single QPC Balanced beef, cheese, price and calorie choice.
What to do now Check your store Compare sandwich-only and meal prices using the same pickup location.
Price status: all dollar amounts in the graphic and price tables are reference figures, not official nationwide prices. Your selected restaurant’s final pickup or delivery checkout is the current payable amount.
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder single, Double, Deluxe and Bacon prices with meal costs for 2026
2026 Quarter Pounder reference prices for the single, Double, Deluxe and Bacon versions. The image uses a reference snapshot; restaurant, promotion and delivery prices can differ.

Which Quarter Pounder Should You Choose?

Best beef value

Double Quarter Pounder

Choose the Double when the local upgrade is small and you value an additional four-ounce patty more than lower calories.

  • $6.99 image reference price
  • Eight ounces total before cooking
  • 740 official calories
  • 220 calories more than the single
  • Best image-price patty upgrade
Best fresh toppings

Quarter Pounder Deluxe

Choose Deluxe when lettuce, tomato and creamy mayonnaise matter more than adding another beef patty.

  • $7.49 image reference price
  • One four-ounce patty
  • Three Roma tomato slices
  • Shredded lettuce and mayonnaise
  • 630 official burger calories
Best bacon option

Bacon Quarter Pounder

Choose Bacon when thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon is worth the higher reference burger price.

  • $8.99 image reference price
  • One four-ounce patty
  • Two cheese slices
  • Applewood-smoked bacon
  • 1,220 calories in the standard medium meal

Fastest decision: choose the single for balance, Double for more beef, Deluxe for lettuce and tomato, or Bacon for smoky flavor. Compare the meal against buying the burger, Fries and drink separately before assuming the bundle is cheaper.

Quarter Pounder Prices 2026

How to read this table: the burger and meal prices match the supplied comparison image. They are reference figures for planning, not McDonald’s nationally fixed official prices.

Quarter Pounder option
Burger price
Meal price
Official calories
Best for
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
$6.39 reference
$10.69–$11.29 reference
520 burger
1,110 medium meal
Best overall balance
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
$6.99 reference
$12.49 reference
740 burger
1,330 medium meal
Maximum beef and strong upgrade value
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe
$7.49 reference
$13.99 reference
630 burger
1,220 medium meal
Lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese
$8.99 reference
$11.19 reference
Check current burger page
1,220 medium meal
Applewood-smoked bacon
Quarter Pounder without Cheese
Check local app
Build locally
420 burger
Lower-calorie cheese-free customization

All listed beef weights are before cooking. The selected restaurant controls the actual price, availability and permitted customizations.

Do not publish these prices as “official national prices.” McDonald’s official product pages publish product builds, calories and ordering conditions but regular restaurant prices can change by location.

What Does a Quarter Pounder Meal Include?

1. Selected burger

Choose the single, Double, Deluxe or Bacon Quarter Pounder. The burger determines the base calories and most of the meal-price difference.

2. Medium Fries

Official standard meal calculations use medium World Famous Fries. Moving to a large size changes price and calories.

3. Medium soft drink

Official meal calories are displayed with a medium Coca-Cola. Choosing another drink changes the total.

Meal
Reference price
Official standard calories
Standard configuration
What can increase cost
Single Quarter Pounder Meal
$10.69–$11.29
1,110 Cal
Single burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola
Large size, specialty drink, bacon, extra patty or delivery
Double Quarter Pounder Meal
$12.49
1,330 Cal
Double burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola
Large meal, premium drink, extras or delivery fees
Deluxe Quarter Pounder Meal
$13.99
1,220 Cal
Deluxe burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola
Larger sizes, drink substitutions and add-ons
Bacon Quarter Pounder Meal
$11.19
1,220 Cal
Bacon QPC, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola
Availability, size, extra bacon, premium drink or delivery

Why meal calories add about 590: the standard medium single meal rises from 520 burger calories to 1,110 total calories. The Double rises from 740 to 1,330. In both examples, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola add approximately 590 calories.

Meal or separate items: what should you check?

Check the same sizes A medium meal cannot be fairly compared with separately selected large Fries.
Check the drink A specialty McCafé drink can add both cost and calories.
Check the meal discount Add the burger, medium Fries and drink prices separately and compare the total.
Check the final bag Tax, extras and local fees may not appear until checkout.

Single vs Double Quarter Pounder

Pre-cook beef weight

Single Quarter Pounder 4 oz.
Double Quarter Pounder 8 oz.

The Double adds one complete four-ounce patty before cooking, doubling the listed pre-cook beef weight.

Burger calories

Single Quarter Pounder 520 Cal
Double Quarter Pounder 740 Cal

The extra patty adds 220 burger calories. It doubles the beef weight but does not double the calories of the complete sandwich.

Using the image prices

The Double costs $0.60 more than the single. That equals $0.15 for each additional pre-cook ounce of beef.

When the upgrade is under $2

The Double is usually a strong beef-value upgrade when the additional patty costs less than buying another sandwich.

When the upgrade is over $3

Compare a single Quarter Pounder plus a McValue item or side before selecting the Double automatically.

Image-price verdict: at $6.39 for the single and $6.99 for the Double, paying $0.60 for an additional four-ounce patty is the strongest beef-value option in the supplied reference comparison.

Deluxe vs Bacon Quarter Pounder

Feature
Quarter Pounder Deluxe
Bacon Quarter Pounder
Better choice when
Reference burger price
$7.49
$8.99
Deluxe costs $1.50 less in the image comparison
Fresh beef
One four-ounce patty
One four-ounce patty
Equal beef base
Extra toppings
Lettuce, three Roma tomato slices and mayonnaise
Thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon
Choose based on fresh toppings versus bacon
Cheese
Two American cheese slices
Two American cheese slices
Equal standard cheese count
Official medium-meal calories
1,220 Cal
1,220 Cal
Standard meal calories are equal
Best user
Prefers lettuce, tomato and creamy mayo
Prefers bacon and a smokier burger
Personal topping preference decides

The supplied reference image shows the Bacon meal at $11.19, lower than the Deluxe meal at $13.99. Because local meal pricing can produce unusual relationships, always verify that both listings use the same size and order method before treating the cheaper meal as a permanent rule.

What Comes on a Quarter Pounder?

Ingredient
Single QPC
Double QPC
Deluxe QPC
Bacon QPC
Fresh beef patty
One
Two
One
One
American cheese
Two slices
Two slices
Two slices
Two slices
Slivered onions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pickles
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ketchup and mustard
Yes
Yes
Check current product build
Check current product build
Lettuce
No
No
Yes
No
Roma tomato
No
No
Three slices
No
Mayonnaise
No
No
Yes
No
Applewood-smoked bacon
No
No
No
Yes
Sesame seed bun
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

McDonald’s says the national Quarter Pounder sandwiches contain no artificial flavors, preservatives or added colors from artificial sources. The pickle contains an artificial preservative, so removing the pickle changes that specific ingredient detail.

Quarter Pounder Customizations: Price and Calorie Effects

Customization
What changes
Likely price effect
Nutrition effect
What to verify
Remove cheese
Removes two standard cheese slices
Price may remain unchanged
Official no-cheese burger is 420 Cal
Whether the local app reduces price
Remove pickles
Removes pickles and their preservative
Usually no discount
Small calorie and sodium change
Other allergens and shared preparation remain
Remove ketchup or mustard
Reduces standard sauces
Usually no discount
Small calorie and sodium reduction
Current customized nutrition total
Add bacon
Adds applewood-smoked bacon
Usually an extra charge
Adds calories, fat and sodium
Whether listed Bacon QPC is cheaper
Add another patty
Adds four ounces before cooking
Local add-on price
Standard calories no longer apply
Whether Double QPC costs less
Make it a meal
Adds Fries and drink
Bundle price or separate-item total
About 590 calories in standard configuration
Drink, side size and meal saving
Use a zero-sugar drink
Changes the beverage
Usually same standard meal price
Can substantially reduce meal calories
Current beverage availability

Quarter Pounder Calories and Nutrition Decisions

Option
Burger calories
Medium meal calories
Difference from single burger
Practical use
Quarter Pounder without Cheese
420 Cal
Depends on chosen side and drink
100 fewer calories
Lower-calorie beef option
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
520 Cal
1,110 Cal
Baseline
Balanced standard choice
Double Quarter Pounder
740 Cal
1,330 Cal
220 more calories
Maximum beef
Quarter Pounder Deluxe
630 Cal
1,220 Cal
110 more calories
Lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Bacon Quarter Pounder
Check current product details
1,220 Cal
Depends on current burger formulation
Bacon preference

Lower-calorie order

Choose the no-cheese or single burger, use a zero-sugar drink and consider ordering without a full medium meal.

More beef without bigger sides

Choose the Double sandwich but keep the Fries and drink sizes unchanged or order the burger without a meal.

Fresh toppings are not automatically lighter

The Deluxe adds lettuce and tomato, but mayonnaise raises it above the standard single’s calorie total.

Official nutrition values use standard formulations and serving sizes. Preparation, ingredient supply, regional differences, fountain-drink fill levels and customizations can change the actual total.

How the Quarter Pounder Fresh-Beef Claim Works

Four ounces before cooking Each standard Quarter Pounder patty weighs four ounces before cooking.
Cooked when ordered The fresh-beef patty is placed on the flat-iron grill after the order is made.
Salt and pepper seasoning McDonald’s describes the patty as seasoned with salt and pepper.
! Geographic exception Fresh beef is available at most contiguous-U.S. restaurants, not Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.
Single versus Double The Double uses two separate four-ounce patties before cooking.
! Weight changes while cooking The “quarter pound” measurement does not describe the final cooked weight.

Quarter Pounder Allergens and Dietary Limits

Food allergy warning: McDonald’s kitchens can use shared preparation areas, equipment and utensils. Removing one ingredient does not remove cross-contact risk.

Dairy

Standard cheese versions contain American cheese. Removing cheese does not automatically make the complete order safe for a dairy allergy.

Wheat and sesame

The standard burger uses a sesame seed bun. Review the current official ingredient and allergen information for the complete formulation.

Deluxe considerations

The Deluxe adds mayonnaise in addition to the cheese and sesame seed bun. Check its current egg and other allergen declarations.

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

How to Check the Exact Quarter Pounder Price Near You

Open the app or restaurant locator

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

Select the exact restaurant

Confirm the full address because an app order is purchased from that selected restaurant.

Choose pickup first

Pickup gives a cleaner comparison than mixing pickup and delivery prices.

Open Burgers

Select the single, Double, Deluxe or Bacon listing rather than relying on a search-result snippet.

Compare sandwich-only and meal

Keep the same Fries and drink sizes when checking whether the meal saves money.

Check Deals and Rewards

Apply an eligible offer and verify that the discount appears in the bag.

Review the final checkout

Check restaurant, pickup method, tax, extras, size, fees and final total before paying.

Fair comparison rule: compare the same burger, same meal size, same pickup method, same date and no personalized deal unless both restaurants display the same offer.

Quarter Pounder Rewards, Deals and App Limits

7,000-point reward

The Quarter Pounder with Cheese currently appears as one of the choices in the 7,000-point Rewards tier.

100 points per $1

Eligible spending earns 100 points per dollar after opting into MyMcDonald’s Rewards.

One reward per order

Only one Rewards item can currently be redeemed in a single order.

One deal per visit

McDonald’s currently limits app-deal redemption to one deal per person per visit.

Compare cash price first A higher local Quarter Pounder price can make the 7,000-point reward more valuable.
Earn on paid items Eligible paid products can still earn points when one reward is redeemed.
Check deal eligibility The deal must display an “Add Deal to Mobile Order” option for app redemption.
Cancelled-order recovery A cancelled reward returns immediately; a cancelled deal can take up to 15 minutes.

Pickup vs McDelivery Quarter Pounder Price

Order method
Price type
Rewards
Main consideration
McDonald’s app pickup
Selected restaurant’s pickup price
Earn and redeem when eligible
Best method for local-price comparison
Drive-thru or counter
Restaurant menu price
Provide loyalty code before ordering
Check menu board and receipt
McDelivery in McDonald’s app
Delivery menu price may be higher
Eligible earning and redemption
Food subtotal, delivery fees and tip
DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub
Platform-specific menu price
McDonald’s reward generally not redeemed directly
Platform fee and promotion structure

There is no reliable universal Quarter Pounder delivery-markup percentage. Compare the complete pickup and delivery carts because menu prices, delivery fees, service fees, tips and promotions can all differ.

Quarter Pounder Ordering Problems and Fixes

Problem
Likely reason
What to do now
Quarter Pounder is unavailable
Local inventory, equipment or fresh-beef availability
Select another restaurant or contact the store before travelling
“Order Here” is muted
Mobile Order & Pay is not enabled at that location
Select another participating restaurant or order in person
Wrong restaurant selected
The order was purchased from another restaurant
Cancel before preparation and reorder, or visit the original restaurant
Cannot edit the burger
Paid mobile orders cannot currently be changed
Cancel before preparation starts and create a corrected order
Cancel button disappeared
The restaurant started preparing the order
Contact the selected restaurant directly
Meal costs more at checkout
Large size, specialty drink, extras, tax or delivery fees
Review each line in the bag before payment
Charged for an unavailable item
Restaurant inventory or order-processing issue
Contact the restaurant shown in the order details
Delivery problem
Uber Eats or DoorDash may be handling delivery
Check the vendor name and contact that delivery provider
Pickup channel is full
Curbside, table service or another method is unavailable
Use Order Tracker to switch to another available pickup method
Deal disappeared after cancellation
Cancelled deals take time to return
Wait up to 15 minutes and check the Deals screen again

Official Quarter Pounder Actions

The prices, configurations, calorie comparisons and ordering steps are explained above. Use the official pages below for current ingredients, the selected restaurant and final checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in 2026?

The supplied comparison image uses a $6.39 reference burger price. This is not an official nationwide price; select your restaurant in the McDonald’s app for the current amount.

How much is a Double Quarter Pounder in 2026?

The supplied image uses a $6.99 reference price for the Double Quarter Pounder. Actual pickup and delivery prices can differ by restaurant.

How much is a Quarter Pounder meal?

The supplied comparison uses a $10.69–$11.29 reference range for the single medium meal. The meal includes the burger, medium Fries and a medium soft drink.

How much is a Double Quarter Pounder meal?

The comparison image uses a $12.49 reference price. The official standard meal contains the Double burger, medium Fries and a medium soft drink.

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

The single uses one four-ounce patty before cooking and contains 520 calories. The Double uses two four-ounce patties and contains 740 calories.

Is the Double Quarter Pounder worth the upgrade?

Using the supplied image prices, the Double costs only $0.60 more and adds one four-ounce patty. That equals $0.15 per additional pre-cook ounce, making it the strongest beef-value upgrade in the comparison.

What comes on a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

The standard burger contains one four-ounce fresh-beef patty before cooking, two American cheese slices, slivered onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a sesame seed bun.

What comes on the Quarter Pounder Deluxe?

The Deluxe includes one four-ounce patty, two cheese slices, shredded lettuce, three Roma tomato slices, creamy mayonnaise, slivered onions and pickles on a sesame seed bun.

How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder meal?

The official standard Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal contains 1,110 calories with medium Fries and a medium Coca-Cola.

How many calories are in a Double Quarter Pounder meal?

The official standard Double Quarter Pounder Meal contains 1,330 calories with medium Fries and a medium Coca-Cola.

Can I order a Quarter Pounder without cheese?

Yes. McDonald’s lists the Quarter Pounder without cheese at 420 calories. Removing cheese may not reduce the local menu price.

Is Quarter Pounder beef fresh and cooked when ordered?

McDonald’s says its Quarter Pounder fresh-beef patties are cooked when ordered at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. Fresh-beef availability excludes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories.

Can I redeem Rewards for a Quarter Pounder?

The Quarter Pounder with Cheese currently appears as a choice in the 7,000-point MyMcDonald’s Rewards tier. Rewards and terms can change.

Why is the Quarter Pounder delivery price higher?

McDonald’s states that delivery menu prices may be higher than restaurant prices and that delivery or other fees may apply. Compare completed carts.

Quarter Pounder Price and Meal Value Calculator

Enter prices from one restaurant using the same date and pickup method. The calculator compares the Double upgrade and meal savings.

Single, Double and meal comparison

Calculate the Double upgrade, cost per extra pre-cook ounce and whether each meal costs less than buying its components separately.

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MacMenus price-check methodology

  1. Use the same restaurant for every price.
  2. Use pickup prices unless specifically studying delivery.
  3. Record the observation date and restaurant location.
  4. Separate sandwich-only, medium-meal and large-meal prices.
  5. Keep Fries and drink sizes consistent.
  6. Disclose personalized Deals and Rewards redemptions.
  7. Do not present one restaurant’s price as a national average.
  8. For original research, publish sample size, minimum, median and maximum.

MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. Prices marked “reference” are planning figures from the supplied comparison and are not guaranteed national prices. Products, prices, availability, ingredients, nutrition, allergens, Rewards, promotions, taxes and fees can change. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current menu and final checkout total before ordering. McDonald’s and associated product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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