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

  • Indoor/cool weather: 0.25 lb per person per hour
  • Standard: 0.5 lb per person per hour
  • Outdoor/hot weather: 0.75-1 lb per person per hour
  • 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.

    1. 01Total ice: 25 x 4 x 0.5 = 50 lbs.
    2. 02In kilograms: 50 x 0.454 = 22.7 kg.
    3. 0310-lb bags: ceil(50 / 10) = 5 bags.

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