Bean bag filler calculator

Enter your bean bag's diameter to estimate how much filler you need to refill it or top it off.

Bag diameter (fully filled)
in
Fill percentagei
%
Result
Filler needed9.19cu ft
Standard bags (0.5 cu ft)19

Estimate only — assumes a roughly spherical bag shape; actual fill varies by bag style.

How bean bag filler volume is calculated

We treat a fully filled bean bag as a sphere and calculate its volume, then apply your fill percentage — bean bags are deliberately under-filled to 60-70% of their full geometric volume so the fill can shift and mold to your body instead of sitting rock-hard.

Frequently asked questions

An overfilled bean bag becomes stiff and doesn't conform to your body — leaving room for the fill to move is what makes a bean bag comfortable.

Measure straight across the widest point of the bag when it's fully filled and sitting on the floor — most manufacturers also list this in the product size chart.