FLOECREST 360-Count Shopping Guide

How Many FLOECREST Packs Does Your Cooler Need?

Each FLOECREST pack contains 360 reusable cooling cubes, with each cube measuring approximately 1 × 1 × 1 inch. Use the chart below to choose the number of 12 lb packs that best matches your cooler size and trip conditions.

360 Reusable cooling cubes per pack

12 lb Approximate total pack weight

1 in³ Approximate size of each cube

Recommended Quantity

Cooler Size to Pack Count Guide

Standard-use recommendations reserve approximately half of the cooler for pre-chilled food and drinks. Choose the higher quantity for hotter conditions, frequent lid opening, heavier loads, or longer trips.

Cooler Capacity	Standard Use	Higher Quantity Estimate	Typical Use
Up to 20 qt Up to approximately 19 L	1 pack	1–2 packs	Lunches, short trips, snacks, or a small number of drinks
21–40 qt Approximately 20–38 L	2 packs	2–3 packs	Picnics, beach trips, day drives, and small family outings
41–60 qt Approximately 39–57 L	3 packs	3–4 packs	BBQs, fishing days, road trips, and full-day outdoor use
61–80 qt Approximately 58–76 L	4 packs	5–6 packs	Camping, larger food and drink loads, and longer outings
81–100 qt Approximately 77–95 L	5 packs	6–7 packs	Large group outings, fishing trips, and extended outdoor use
101–120 qt Approximately 96–114 L	6 packs	7–8 packs	Large coolers, longer camping trips, and high-volume food storage
121–140 qt Approximately 115–132 L	7 packs	9–10 packs	Extended group trips, oversized loads, and long outdoor days
141 qt and above Approximately 133 L and above	8+ packs	10+ packs	Oversized coolers and large-capacity storage needs

Up to 20 qt

Up to approximately 19 L

Compact

Standard use 1 pack

Higher quantity 1–2

Best for: Lunches, short trips, snacks, or a small number of drinks.

21–40 qt

Approximately 20–38 L

Small

Standard use 2 packs

Higher quantity 2–3

Best for: Picnics, beach trips, day drives, and small family outings.

41–60 qt

Approximately 39–57 L

Medium

Standard use 3 packs

Higher quantity 3–4

Best for: BBQs, fishing days, road trips, and full-day outdoor use.

61–80 qt

Approximately 58–76 L

Large

Standard use 4 packs

Higher quantity 5–6

Best for: Camping, larger food and drink loads, and longer outings.

81–100 qt

Approximately 77–95 L

Standard use 5 packs

Higher quantity 6–7

Best for: Large group outings, fishing trips, and extended outdoor use.

101–120 qt

Approximately 96–114 L

2XL

Standard use 6 packs

Higher quantity 7–8

Best for: Large coolers, longer camping trips, and high-volume food storage.

121–140 qt

Approximately 115–132 L

3XL

Standard use 7 packs

Higher quantity 9–10

Best for: Extended group trips, oversized loads, and long outdoor days.

141 qt and above

Approximately 133 L and above

Oversized

Standard use 8+

Higher quantity 10+

Best for: Oversized coolers and large-capacity storage needs.

These quantities are purchasing estimates, not guaranteed cooling-duration claims. Actual needs vary based on cooler insulation, outside temperature, trip duration, how often the lid is opened, how full the cooler is, and whether food and drinks are pre-chilled.

How the Guide Was Calculated

One Pack Covers About 20 qt for Standard Use

A 360-count pack has a theoretical cube volume of 360 cubic inches. Because loose cubes leave air gaps when poured into a cooler, one pack is estimated to occupy approximately 9–10 qt of practical cooler space.

360 cubes × approximately 1 cubic inch each 360 in³

Estimated loose-packed space used by one pack About 9–10 qt

Standard-use space allocation About 50% cooling cubes / 50% contents

Approximate cooler capacity covered per pack About 20 qt

Choose the Right Column

Standard Estimate or Higher Quantity?

Choose Standard Use When

Food and drinks are pre-chilled before packing
The trip lasts one day or less
The cooler stays mostly in the shade
The lid is opened only occasionally
You want roughly half the cooler available for food and drinks

Choose the Higher Quantity When

The cooler will sit in direct sun or high outdoor heat
You expect a longer trip or extended outdoor use
The lid will be opened frequently
The cooler is filled with room-temperature items
Maximum cooling capacity matters more than storage space

Packing Tips

Get Better Cooling Performance

Freeze Completely

Make sure every cube is fully frozen before placing it in the cooler.

Pre-Chill the Contents

Cold food, drinks, and a pre-chilled cooler reduce the amount of cooling energy needed.

Spread the Cubes Evenly

Place cubes around, between, and above packed items instead of keeping them in one area.

Reduce Empty Space

A fuller cooler usually warms more slowly than one with large pockets of warm air.

Keep the Lid Closed

Open the cooler only when needed to reduce warm air entering the container.

Adjust After First Use

Use your first trip as a baseline and add or reduce packs based on your cooler and conditions.

Compare Before You Buy

FLOECREST Reusable Cubes vs. Regular Ice

Both options can help keep a cooler cold. FLOECREST cubes are designed for repeated use and can help reduce the loose meltwater created by regular ice.

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