ICE CALCULATOR

HOW MUCH ICE
DO YOU NEED?

Choose an event estimate or a crew hydration plan. Your result opens directly into a custom quote request—no prices published.

PLANNING ESTIMATE

Final quantities depend on weather, equipment, access, starting temperatures, workload and locally available bag sizes.

Event typeGuestsHours per day

Number of daysConditions

How will the ice be used?Serving drinksIce in cups, cocktails and drink stationsChilling beveragesCoolers, tubs, cans and bottles

Are beverages arriving pre-chilled?Warm products require more ice.Food or display stationsSeafood, buffet or chilled-display stations.

PLANNING RANGE225–285 LB

About 13 × 20-lb bags at the midpoint

Serving: 145 lb
Chilling: 70 lb
Display: 0 lb

Estimate includes a 15% planning reserve. Final needs vary by container insulation, product starting temperature, access, weather and available bag sizes.

HOW MUCH ICEDO YOU NEED?

HOW MUCH ICE
DO YOU NEED?