Snowman Calculator

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The finished height from the ground to the top of the head. A classic backyard snowman is 120-180 cm (4-6 ft).
cm
The size ratio between the head, middle torso, and base ball. The classic 1:2:3 ratio is the most recognised standard.
Moist snow with around 3% water content packs best and produces the most stable snowman.
The depth of snow currently on your yard. This is used to estimate how much yard area you need to collect enough snow.
cm
Total snowman height
150

From ground to top of head, in your chosen unit

Head diameter25
Torso (middle) diameter50
Base diameter75
Head weight1.6
Torso weight13.1
Base weight44.2
Total weight58.9
Yard area needed3.9
Base ball44.2
Torso ball13.1
Head ball1.6

A 150 cm snowman using the classic 1:2:3 ratio.

  • Your snowman will weigh about 58.9 kg in total.
  • The base ball is 75.0 cm in diameter - the largest single piece you will need to roll.
  • Moist snow with about 3% water content is ideal - it packs easily and holds its shape well.
  • You will need to collect snow from roughly 4 m² of yard (assuming 15 cm depth).

Next stepThe head is 33% the size of the base. Build from the bottom up, and pack each layer firmly before placing the next ball on top. Do not use a stick through the centre - it destabilises the structure.

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