Emergency food supply calculator
See exactly how much of each staple to store for your household, and how many Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers it takes to pack it.
Adults
Ages 7 and up
Young family members
Ages 0–6, counted at half
What to store
GrainsSeal in Mylar
Beans & legumesSeal in Mylar
SugarsSeal in Mylar
Milk & dairySeal in Mylar
Dried fruits & vegetablesSeal in Mylar
Cooking essentialsSeal in Mylar
Canned or dried meatsCanned, or freeze-dried at one third the weight
Fats & oilsStore in original containers
Canned fruits & vegetablesStore in original containers
Water (drinking only)Store in food-grade containers
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How we calculate
Amounts are minimum recommendations per person based on estimates from the CDC and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Home Production and Storage manual. Young family members (ages 0–6) are counted at half an adult. Increase these to fit your family. Dry goods under 10% moisture, such as grains, beans, sugar, dry milk and salt, store best in Mylar for up to 30 years. Bag counts are estimates based on how much each food packs into a bag. Absorbers: 400cc per 1-gallon bag, 2000cc per 5-gallon bag; extra is never a problem.
