Bean Bag Filling Calculator

Q: How many bean bag fillers are needed for a bean bag with 50 cm on all dimensions?

You will need about 2.5 1 kg bean bag fillers . You can calculate the bean bag filler needed by using this formula: bean bag fillers needed = (l × w × h) × 20 kg/m³ .

Q: Can I work while sitting on a bean bag?

Yes , theoretically, you can work while sitting on a bean bag. However, it is not recommended for long hours working as a bean bag provides little support to your back.

Q: What are bean bag fillings normally made of?

Bean bag fillers are typically made of PVC or polystyrene . This makes bean bags an aesthetic yet inexpensive furniture option.

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With this bean bag filling calculator, we aim to help you to calculate the number of bean bag fillers needed to fill in a bean bag.

We have written this article to help you understand what a bean bag is, what bean bag chair filling is, and how to calculate the number of bean bag fillers needed. We will also demonstrate some examples to help you understand the concept.

What is a bean bag? What are bean bag fillers?

A bean bag is a furniture that is made of a sealed fabric bag containing fillings made of PVC or polystyrene. Recently, bean bags have become a famous option for home and office furniture. This is because it not only has an aesthetic look but is also a very affordable option for most people.

How to calculate the bean bag fillings needed

To create a bean bag, you first need to know the amount of bean bag chair filling you need. To understand the calculation, let's take the following bean bag as an example:

Length (l): 70 cm;
Width (w): 60 cm; and
Height (h): 50 cm.

You can calculate the number of bean bag fillers needed in three steps:

Determine the approximate volume of your bean bag using the following formula:

volume = l × w × h

= 70 cm × 60 cm × 50 cm

= 210,000 cm³

That is the approximate volume the given bean bag occupies, which is equal to 0.21 m³. If you need help converting volumes to other units, you can check out our volume converter.

After you determine the bean bag's volume, estimate the total weight of the bean bag fillers you need for the bean bag. For that, we use this equation:

total weight = volume in cubic meters × 20 kg/m³

= 0.21 m³ × 20 kg/m³

= 4.20 kilograms

We multiplied the volume by 20 kg/m³, with the assumption that is the density of the bean bag fillers. You can learn more about density in our density calculator.

Finally, we determine how much we'll need to buy. Bean bag fillers come in different sizes, but you can usually see them in 1-kg packaging bags. We do that by dividing the total weight of our bean bag fillers by 1 kg, as shown below:

number of bags = total weight / weight of package

= 4.2 kg / 1.0 kg per package

= 4.2 bags

= 4 bags and ¹/₅ of a bag

≈ 5 bags

You can just buy 4 packs of 1-kg bean bag packages and have a slightly loose bean bag by not filling the remaining required ¹/₅ of a bag. But everybody loves a packed bean bag, so get 5 bags and keep the extra ⁴/₅ bag of fillers for future use.

If you're planning to complete your furniture and you're trying to figure out the best size of sofa for your living room, you may find our sofa size calculator helpful.

FAQs

How do I calculate the bean bag filler needed for a bean bag?

You can calculate the bean bag fillers needed in four steps:

Determine the length (l) in meters.
Determine the width (w) in meters.
Determine the height (h) in meters.
Apply the bean bag fillers formula:

bean bag fillers needed = (l × w × h) × 20 kg/m³

How many bean bag fillers are needed for a bean bag with 50 cm on all dimensions?

You will need about 2.5 1 kg bean bag fillers. You can calculate the bean bag filler needed by using this formula:

bean bag fillers needed = (l × w × h) × 20 kg/m³.

Can I work while sitting on a bean bag?

Yes, theoretically, you can work while sitting on a bean bag. However, it is not recommended for long hours working as a bean bag provides little support to your back.

What are bean bag fillings normally made of?

Bean bag fillers are typically made of PVC or polystyrene. This makes bean bags an aesthetic yet inexpensive furniture option.