THE NICE ICE CALCULATOR
Let’s get your ice
just right.
Good company. Cold drinks.
Plan your ice in three quick steps.
04 YOUR ICE ORDER
Make it your mix.
Swap normal ice for crushed. Your total stays the same.
How is the estimate calculated?
Start with 1.15 kg per guest for cooling bottles and buckets, or 1.035 kg per guest for ice in drinks. When both uses are selected, take 70% of their combined amount. Then apply the weather allowance.
| Weather | Cooling / guest | Drinks / guest | Both / guest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold / winter (+0%) | 1.15 kg | 1.035 kg | 1.5295 kg |
| Moderate (+10%) | 1.265 kg | 1.1385 kg | 1.68245 kg |
| Hot summer (+20%) | 1.38 kg | 1.242 kg | 1.8354 kg |
For both uses: guests × (1.15 + 1.035) × 0.70 × weather multiplier. For a single use, use its own per-guest amount without the combined-use adjustment. Divide the final estimate by 12 and round to the nearest whole bag; exact halfway cases round up. A positive estimate shows at least one bag. Rounding can go up or down. Delivery minimums do not change the estimated bag count.
This is Nice Ice’s planning guideline, not a guarantee of consumption. Event length, drink sizes, container size, storage and direct sunlight can affect actual needs. For more than 2,000 guests or a specialist event, ask our team for a tailored estimate.