How many toilet rolls does an office use per person?

On average, an office worker uses approximately 100 sheets of toilet paper per day (roughly half a standard roll). With 200-sheet rolls, that is about one roll per person every 2 days, or 2.5 rolls per person per week. High-traffic buildings like shops may use more.

How many hand towels does each person use?

Each toilet visit typically uses 2-3 hand towels for drying. With an average of 4 toilet visits per day, each person uses 8-12 hand towels daily. A pack of 200 C-fold hand towels serves roughly 25-30 people per day.

Should I use hand towels or hand dryers?

Hand towels are more hygienic than hand dryers according to most studies — they physically remove bacteria rather than spreading them through air. For cleaning businesses, hand towels also create supply revenue. However, hand dryers have lower ongoing costs and are more environmentally friendly.

How do I reduce paper product wastage?

Use controlled dispensing systems that release one sheet at a time rather than free-hanging rolls. Position dispensers at the correct height and within easy reach. Use jumbo rolls in high-traffic toilets to reduce changeover frequency. Monitor usage and adjust stock levels accordingly.

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Paper Products Calculator

Estimate toilet roll, hand towel and tissue usage for a building by occupancy.

Building Occupants

Total people in the building

Toilet Visits per Person

Average per day

Working Days per Week

Toilet Roll Cost

Optional

Hand Towel Pack Cost

Optional — per pack of 200

How We Calculate This

How the calculation works

Usage is estimated from the number of building occupants and average toilet visit frequency.

Assumptions

Sheets per visit: 25 sheets
Sheets per roll: 200 (standard)
Hand towels per visit: 2
Towels per pack: 200 (C-fold)

Formulae

Daily rolls = (occupants × visits × sheets per visit) ÷ sheets per roll

Weekly = daily × working days

Monthly = weekly × 4

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify quantities and timings for your specific situation.