Beanbag Filling Calculator: Quick & Accurate Filling Guide

Calculating beanbag filling is essential for optimal comfort and durability. This guide accurately explains essential calculations.

Learn precise formulas, practical tables, and real-world applications for filling your beanbag with the right volume and density.

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Calculate the volume of filling needed for a 1.5m diameter beanbag.
Determine filling weight for a beanbag with 0.8m height and density 25 kg/m³.
Convert liters of EPS beads to kilograms for a 120-liter beanbag.
Find required filling in cubic meters for a beanbag size 2m x 1.2m x 0.7m.

Extensive Tables with Common Beanbag Filling Values

Accurately selecting the correct filling volume and weight is critical. Below are responsive tables showing common beanbag dimensions and typical filling volumes and weights for EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) beads and microbeads.

Beanbag Shape	Dimensions (m)	Volume (m³)	Filling Type	Density (kg/m³)	Filling Weight (kg)	Filling Volume (Liters)
Round	1.0m diameter	0.52	EPS beads	20	10.4	520
Round	1.5m diameter	1.77	EPS beads	20	35.4	1770
Round	2.0m diameter	4.19	EPS beads	20	83.8	4190
Oval	1.2 x 0.8 x 0.6	0.36	Microbeads	30	10.8	360
Oval	1.5 x 1.0 x 0.7	0.55	Microbeads	30	16.5	550
Rectangular	2.0 x 1.0 x 0.7	1.40	EPS beads	22	30.8	1400
Rectangular	1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5	0.42	EPS beads	22	9.24	420

Note: Volumes are calculated based on beanbag shape formulas detailed below. Density values vary by bead type and manufacturer.

Formulas for Beanbag Filling Calculator: Quick & Accurate Filling Guide

Beanbag filling calculations involve determining the internal volume of the beanbag and converting this to the required filling weight and volume based on material density. Below are key formula sets used:

1. Volume Calculation Based on Shape

Round (Sphere Approximation):

Volume (V) = 4/3 × π × r³

Where r is the radius (half the diameter) of the beanbag in meters.
Oval (Ellipsoid Approximation):

Volume (V) = 4/3 × π × a × b × c

a, b, c are the semi-axes lengths (half of length, width, height respectively).
Rectangular (Cuboid Approximation):

Volume (V) = L × W × H

L, W, H are length, width, and height in meters.

2. Filling Weight Calculation

Once you have the volume, calculate the weight of filling material required:

Weight (W) = Volume (V) × Density (ρ)

Where:

Weight (W): Filling material weight in kilograms.
Volume (V): Calculated beanbag volume in cubic meters (m³).
Density (ρ): Filling material density in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

3. Volume Conversion for Filling Material

Since many filling materials are sold by liters or kilograms, conversion may be needed:

1 cubic meter (m³) = 1000 liters (L)
To convert filling weight to liters:

Volume (L) = Weight (W) / Density (ρ) × 1000

This calculation allows converting between weight and volume units, essential for ordering materials.

Variable Explanation and Common Values

Radius (r): Typically ranges between 0.5m to 1.5m for commercial beanbags.
Semi-axes (a, b, c): Usually, beanbags have length 1.0m-2.0m, width 0.6m-1.2m, and height 0.5m-0.8m.
Density (ρ): Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) commonly 15-30 kg/m³, microbeads 30-60 kg/m³.
Volume (V): Calculated internal volume considering shape, usually between 0.3 to 4.5 m³.
Weight (W): Varies from a few kilograms (small chairs) to over 80 kg (large beanbags).

Real-World Case Studies in Beanbag Filling Calculations

Case Study 1: Filling Calculation for a Round Beanbag Chair

A manufacturer needs to fill a round beanbag chair with a diameter of 1.5 meters using EPS beads with a density of 20 kg/m³. Calculate the volume, weight of the filling required, and volume in liters.

Step 1: Calculate radius

r = diameter/2 = 1.5 m / 2 = 0.75 m

Step 2: Calculate volume of the sphere approximation

Volume = 4/3 × π × r³
= 4/3 × 3.1416 × (0.75)³
= 4.1888 × 0.4219 ≈ 1.767 m³

Step 3: Calculate filling weight

Weight = Volume × Density
= 1.767 m³ × 20 kg/m³ = 35.34 kg

Step 4: Calculate filling volume in liters

Volume (liters) = 1.767 × 1000 = 1767 liters

Summary: For a 1.5m diameter round beanbag filled with EPS beads at density 20 kg/m³, approximately 35.34 kg or 1767 liters of filling is required.

Case Study 2: Filling Calculation for an Oval Beanbag Lounger

A supplier has an oval beanbag measuring 1.6m long, 1.0m wide, and 0.75m high. The filling is microbeads with a density of 40 kg/m³. Find the filling weight needed.

Step 1: Calculate semi-axes

a = length/2 = 1.6m / 2 = 0.8 m
b = width/2 = 1.0m / 2 = 0.5 m
c = height/2 = 0.75m / 2 = 0.375 m

Step 2: Calculate volume of ellipsoid

Volume = 4/3 × π × a × b × c
= 4/3 × 3.1416 × 0.8 × 0.5 × 0.375
= 4.1888 × 0.15 = 0.628 m³

Step 3: Calculate filling weight

Weight = Volume × Density
= 0.628 m³ × 40 kg/m³ = 25.12 kg