Toilet Paper Calculator
Calculate how much toilet paper you need or how long your current supply will last
Calculate Toilet Paper Requirements
Don't include babies using diapers
Average use (🧻🧻) - 1 roll every 3 days
Standard quarantine is 14 days
Common sizes: 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 rolls
Toilet Paper Requirements
Calculation Details
Household size: 0 people
Usage pattern: Average use (🧻🧻) - 1 roll every 3 days
Daily consumption: 0.00 rolls/day
Duration: 14 days
Pack size: 12 rolls per pack
🛒 Smart Shopping Tips
• Don't panic buy - calculate your actual needs first
• Standard quarantine is only 14 days, not months
• Consider bulk buying only if you have storage space
• Leave some for your neighbors - hoarding helps no one
• Two-ply toilet paper typically lasts longer than single-ply
Example: Family of Four
Scenario
Household: 4 people
Usage: Average (🧻🧻)
Duration: 14-day quarantine
Pack size: 12 rolls per pack
Results
Daily usage: 1.33 rolls/day
Total needed: 19 rolls
Packs to buy: 2 packs
Water consumed: 703 gallons
Wood consumed: 28.5 pounds
Usage Patterns by Country
Light Use
1 roll every 4 days
France, Germany average
Average Use
1 roll every 3 days
Global average
Heavy Use
1 roll every 2.5 days
US, Canada average
Quick Facts
Average person uses 100 rolls per year
Standard quarantine is 14 days maximum
One roll requires 37 gallons of water to produce
Americans use 3x more TP than the global average
Store brands often offer better value
Understanding Toilet Paper Consumption
Why Use This Calculator?
During times of uncertainty, panic buying can lead to unnecessary shortages and overstocking. This calculator helps you make informed decisions about how much toilet paper you actually need, preventing waste and ensuring fair distribution for everyone.
Realistic Planning
- •Prevents panic buying and hoarding
- •Saves money by avoiding overbuying
- •Reduces environmental impact
- •Helps maintain community supply stability
Calculation Method
Light Use: 1 roll every 4 days per person
Average Use: 1 roll every 3 days per person
Heavy Use: 1 roll every 2.5 days per person
Environmental Impact
- Water: 37 gallons per roll to produce
- Wood: 1.5 pounds per roll to produce
- Energy: Significant manufacturing footprint
Remember: Toilet paper is always available for purchase. Temporary stockouts are usually due to panic buying, not actual shortages.