How to calculate the right bag size for your round trash can

Why can't you find the right size for trash bags?

When we by the trash bag usually based on the gallon or litre capacity of your trash can. While in fact it is wrong. Commonly the trash bag size is bigger than trash can capacity.

How to choose the right size trash bag?

1. See what's the type of your trash can, circle shape or square shape?

The round shape and square shape with different calculation methods

For round shape trash can:

First. Calculate the bag width you need:

Measure the diameter of your trash can， Then multiply π 3.14，Finally divide by 2

For example:

Trash can diameter = 10"

The trash bag width should be: 10 x 3.14 = 31.4" / 2 = 15.7"

Then. Calculate the bag height you need:

Measure the height of your trash can then add 4 inches for overhang, plus 1/2 width to even cover the bottom of your can.

For example:

Trash can height= 10"

The trash bag height should be : 10 + 4 +15.7/2 = 21.85"