Are you trying to cut down on waste or stick to a tight toilet paper budget? Knowing how much toilet paper your household uses can help you plan better. There are various factors to consider, and it varies from one household to another. Thanks to Cottonelle, we can dive into the numbers and figure out how much toilet paper you should stock up on for your family.
Average Toilet Paper Usage per Person:
- Most people use the toilet about 5 times a day, but anywhere between 4 to 10 times is considered normal.
- On average, a person uses nearly 7 sheets per wipe – roughly 6.41 sheets for women and 8.1 sheets for men.
So, if a person uses the toilet 5 times a day and averages 7 sheets per wipe, they use about 35 sheets per day. This means one person can go through a standard roll of 150 sheets in roughly 4.3 days. In a year, an individual might use approximately 85 rolls of toilet paper.
How Much for a Family?
The larger the family, the more toilet paper you'll need. An average family of four can finish a standard 150-sheet roll in a day. That's approximately 7 rolls per week, totaling 28 rolls per month. Keep in mind that households with young kids or members experiencing incontinence might use more, so it's wise to have extra on hand.
Do these numbers align with your family? Let us know in the comments!
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