How Much Dry Ice Do You Need?
Dial in your trip length and how much you're packing, and we'll estimate the dry ice it takes to keep it cold — or frozen solid — the whole way through.
This is an estimate only. Actual usage varies with cooler insulation, ambient temperature, and how often it's opened — when in doubt, round up.
Refrigerator Or Freezer?
A dry ice refrigerator keeps food and drinks cold without freezing everything solid — think a stocked cooler for a weekend at the lake. A dry ice freezer goes further, holding a hard, sub-zero freeze for longer trips, shipping, or extended storage.
Toggle between the two above to see how the estimate changes. Either way, pellets or block dry ice from CMC will out-cool regular ice many times over, with no meltwater mess to deal with.
Not sure how to pack it? Our full guide covers wrapping, layering, and ventilation — see How To Build A DIY Dry Ice Cooler on the Learn page.
Ready To Order?
Shop online for events and small quantities, or talk to our team about bulk and contract supply.
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Concord, NC 28027