Ice Quantity Calculator
Calculate how much ice you need for an event. Covers chilling drinks, serving drinks on ice, and coolers.
guests
hours
Total Ice Needed
50 lb
Total Ice Needed22.7 kg
10-lb Bags Needed5 bags
How Much Ice for an Event
Formula
Total Ice = Guests x Hours x Ice Per Guest Per Hour
Guidelines
Always round up and buy extra. Ice is inexpensive and running out is inconvenient.
Example Calculation
Calculate ice for 25 guests at a 4-hour outdoor summer party.
- 01Total ice: 25 x 4 x 0.5 = 50 lbs.
- 02In kilograms: 50 x 0.454 = 22.7 kg.
- 0310-lb bags: ceil(50 / 10) = 5 bags.
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