Bean Bag Refill & EPS Bead Volume Calculator
Bean bags should not be filled to 100% geometric volume, as over-filling makes the chair rigid and uncomfortable.
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💡 Practical Example
36-inch spherical bean bag using 100-Liter EPS refill bags: Geometric Volume = 24,429 cu in (14.14 cu ft). 70% Comfort Fill Volume = 9.90 cu ft (280.3 Liters). Refill Bags Required = Ceil[280.3 ÷ 100] = 3 bags of 100L EPS beads.
📖 About Bean Bag Refill & EPS Bead Volume Calculator
Bean bags should not be filled to 100% geometric volume, as over-filling makes the chair rigid and uncomfortable. Filling to 65-75% capacity allows the expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads to shift naturally around your body.
To use the Bean Bag Refill & EPS Bead Volume Calculator, enter your Bean Bag Shape, Diameter or Length, Height or Width and other values. The calculator instantly computes Total Volume Required, Total Volume in Cubic Feet and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Bean Bag Shape — choose from Round / Spherical Bean Bag, Cylindrical / Pouf Ottoman, Rectangular / Cube Box, Diameter or Length (e.g. 36 in inches), Height or Width (e.g. 36 in inches), and Commercial EPS Refill Bag Size — choose from 100-Liter Bag (3.5 cu ft), 250-Liter Bag (8.8 cu ft), 50-Liter Mini Refill Bag. Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Sphere Volume (cu in) = (4/3) × π × Radius³
Usable Fill Volume = Total Geometric Volume × 70% Fill Factor
1 Cubic Foot = 28.3168 Liters = 1,728 Cubic Inches
Worked Example
36-inch spherical bean bag using 100-Liter EPS refill bags:
Geometric Volume = 24,429 cu in (14.14 cu ft).
70% Comfort Fill Volume = 9.90 cu ft (280.3 Liters).
Refill Bags Required = Ceil[280.3 ÷ 100] = 3 bags of 100L EPS beads.
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