Ice for a Party Calculator
Estimate how much ice a party needs for drinks. Enter the number of guests and how much ice each one should get.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Multiply the guests by the ice each guest uses. About one and a half pounds per guest is a common planning figure for drinks at a party.
Bags are counted by dividing the total weight by the weight of one 7 pound bag, rounded up. Hot weather and drinks that warm fast call for more ice.
Worked example
For 30 guests at 1.5 lb each, plan on 45 lb of ice, or 7 bags of 7 lb ice.
Questions
Is ice for drinks the same as ice for a cooler?
Not quite. This counts ice for drink cups. A cooler for food needs its own estimate, because it has to hold cold for longer.
What about cool weather?
People use less ice when it is cool. Lower the pounds per guest if the party is indoors or the drinks are served cold.
Can I keep leftover ice?
Yes. Put sealed bags back in the freezer and use the ice at the next gathering.
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