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Food Storage Calculator for Your Household
Estimate how much rice, grains, canned goods, dried foods and drinking water your household needs. Enter how many people you are feeding and how many days you want to prepare for — this free food supply calculator does the math and turns it into a shopping list.
How it works
1. Enter household size
Add the adults and children you are planning for.
2. Select the number of days
From a 3-day kit to a 90-day pantry.
3. Choose food items
Rice, grains, canned goods, dried foods and water.
4. View estimated quantities
See totals, what you still need, and a shopping list.
Emergency food calculator
Covers rice, oats and pasta, canned goods, dried beans and lentils, and drinking water. Enter what you already have to see what is left to buy.
Estimate for 2 adults, 1 child, 14 days
| Item | Needed | I already have | Still to buy | Shopping list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (uncooked) About 2 cooked cups per adult per day. | 5.5 kg | kg | 5.5 kg | |
| Oats & pasta Breakfast oats, pasta or noodles. | 2.9 kg | kg | 2.9 kg | |
| Canned goods Vegetables, fish, meat or fruit. | 35 cans | cans | 35 cans | |
| Dried beans & lentils Protein that stores well when dry. | 2.2 kg | kg | 2.2 kg | |
| Drinking water Ready.gov suggests 1 gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation. | 159.6 L | L | 159.6 L |
These are estimates based on general per-person daily amounts. Adjust for appetite, age, health needs, pets and local guidance. Package counts are rounded up.
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