Food storage calculator
How much emergency food do you need?
Emergency food kits are sold by "servings," and servings vary a lot in size. Plan by calories instead. Here's your number.
How to compare kits
- Find total calories on the label, not the serving count. Divide by your daily need to get real days of food.
- Check calories per dollar. Price divided by total calories is the fairest comparison between kits.
- Count the water. Freeze-dried food needs water to prepare. Plan extra on top of drinking water.
- Eat some now. Buy a small pouch first and make sure your household will actually eat it.
Calorie targets use about 2,000 per adult and 1,500 per child per day, a common planning figure. Active adults, teenagers and people in cold weather may need more.