What is a Bean Bag Filling Calculator?
A bean bag filling calculator helps you determine how much filling material you need based on your bean bag's dimensions. This ensures you purchase the right amount of filler without waste or shortage.
How to Use the Bean Bag Filling Calculator
- Enter the length of your bean bag in centimeters
- Enter the width in centimeters
- Enter the height in centimeters
- Click Calculate to see how many 1kg bags of filler you need
Formula
The calculator uses this formula:
$$\text{Number of Bags} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}}{50{,}000}$$
Where:
- Length, Width, Height are in centimeters
- 50,000 is the approximate coverage of 1kg of bean bag filler in cubic centimeters
Example Calculation
For a bean bag with:
- Length = 70 cm
- Width = 50 cm
- Height = 40 cm
$$\text{Number of Bags} = \frac{70 \times 50 \times 40}{50{,}000} = \frac{140{,}000}{50{,}000} = 2.8 \text{ bags}$$
You would need approximately 2.8 bags of 1kg filler, so purchasing 3 bags would be appropriate.
When to Use This Calculator
- Setting up a new bean bag chair
- Refilling an existing bean bag that has compressed
- Planning bulk purchases for multiple bean bags
- Estimating costs for bean bag projects
Tips for Bean Bag Filling
- Round up when purchasing - it's better to have slightly more filler than not enough
- Bean bag filler compresses over time, so consider buying 10-20% extra
- Different filler materials (EPS beads, foam, shredded foam) may have different densities
- For comfort, don't overfill - aim for about 80% capacity