The calculator estimates storage capacity from the way a business operates. This article explains every question and how to read the result.

In short: you enter business type, production scale, menu complexity, delivery frequency, kitchen traffic and existing equipment. The calculator returns chilled and frozen capacity, a suggested panel option and matching catalogue products.

Inputs

Field	Why it matters
Business type	Sets the initial capacity and a typical split between chilled and frozen storage.
Meals per day	Describes the scale of the operation. The form accepts 1 to 10,000 meals or portions.
Menu complexity	A larger range of ingredients normally needs more storage. Choose 1 to 5.
Cuisine type	An optional field shown for selected business types; it helps adjust the chilled/frozen split.
Delivery frequency	Less frequent deliveries mean a larger quantity stored at one time.
Kitchen traffic	More frequent access increases the operating reserve.
Existing equipment	Enter the total capacity of refrigerators and freezers that will remain in service.
Site details and notes	Optional information that identifies the calculation and records unusual requirements.

For current equipment, the calculator treats 70% of the stated volume as usable. This allows for shelves, airflow and space that cannot be filled with product.

Outputs

Result	How to read it
Total capacity	Estimated chilled plus frozen storage, shown in cubic metres and litres.
Chiller and freezer split	The suggested division of the total requirement.
Additional capacity	What remains after the usable share of current equipment is deducted.
Panel thickness	Suggested option. The current calculator offers 80, 100 or 120 mm for chillers and 100 or 120 mm for freezers.
U-value	Heat transfer through the panel; lower is better insulation.
Important notes	Warnings that must be reviewed before accepting the result.
Recommended products	Matching items from the current catalogue, when the tool finds them.

If the estimated requirement is below 2 m³, the calculator may suggest that a walk-in room is unnecessary. Compare the cost and convenience of cabinets, refrigerated counters or freezers before deciding.

What is not included?

The result does not provide finished room dimensions, heat load in kW, annual energy use or a final unit model. Those require target temperature, ambient conditions, product information and installation data.

Confirm target temperature, room dimensions and refrigeration duty with Frostbox before ordering.

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What is not included?

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