Ice Quantity Calculator
Calculate how much ice you need for an event. Covers chilling drinks, serving drinks on ice, and coolers.
Total Ice Needed
50 lb
Formula
## 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.
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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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How long does ice last at a party?
In a cooler, ice lasts 4-8 hours. Outdoors in summer without insulation, it melts in 1-2 hours. Keep cooler lids closed and use block ice (slower melting) underneath.
Should I get bagged ice or block ice?
Use both: block ice for coolers (melts slower) and bagged cubed ice for drinks. Cubed ice is also needed for cocktails.
Where should I store extra ice?
Store in coolers, bathtubs, or large bins. Buy ice the day of the event or the night before and keep in the freezer or an insulated cooler.
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