Why Accurate Calculation Matters
Tissue paper is one of those operating costs that gets overlooked because each roll seems inexpensive. But when you multiply across 10, 50, or 200 restrooms used by hundreds of people daily, the monthly total is significant. Organizations that calculate properly consistently find two things:
- They were buying 20–35% more than needed due to poor estimates
- Or they were buying too little — leading to emergency top-up orders at higher unit prices
- Switching to higher-quality tissue (2-ply virgin pulp) often reduces total cost because users pull less per use
- Proper dispenser placement and type can reduce over-consumption by up to 30%
The 3-Step Formula
Count Daily Users Per Restroom
Estimate how many people use each restroom per day. For offices, divide headcount by number of restrooms and multiply by 2–3 (average restroom visits per person per working day). For hotels, use occupancy × 2.2 (average guests per room) as your daily population.
Apply the Sheets-Per-Person Benchmark
Industry benchmarks: offices average 8–12 sheets per person per day for Jumbo Roll tissue. Hotels average 15–20 sheets per guest per day (restroom tissue only, not hand towels). Factories and clinics run closer to 10–14 sheets due to more frequent handwashing.
Convert to Rolls or Cases Per Month
Divide your total monthly sheet count by the sheet count per roll (check product spec — CENCLEAN JRT 300m = approx. 1,200 usable sheets per roll). Then divide by rolls per case to get your monthly case requirement. Add 10% buffer for high-traffic days.
( Users × Sheets/Person/Day × Working Days )
÷ Sheets/Roll ÷ Rolls/Case × 1.10
Benchmark Reference — By Organization Type
| Organization Type | Sheets / Person / Day | Recommended Product | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office (50–200 staff) | 8–12 sheets | JRT 300m — 2 ply | Mon–Fri only; 22 working days/month |
| Hotel (Guest Rooms) | 15–20 sheets | JRT 300m — 2 ply | 365 days; based on occupancy rate |
| Hotel (Staff / BOH) | 8–10 sheets | JRT 300m — 1 ply | Back-of-house restrooms |
| Hospital / Clinic | 12–18 sheets | JRT 300m — 2 ply (No OBA) | Higher frequency; safety-critical quality |
| Factory / Warehouse | 10–14 sheets | JRT 300m — 1 ply or 2 ply | Shift-based; adjust for shift count |
| Restaurant / Food Service | 10–16 sheets | JRT 300m — 2 ply | High-traffic hours concentrate usage |
Worked Examples
🏢 Office — 150 Staff
4 restrooms · 22 working days/month
🏨 Hotel — 80 Rooms
75% occupancy · Guest restrooms only
4 Hidden Reasons Your Actual Usage Runs Higher
After calculating the theoretical number, most organizations find their actual consumption is 15–40% above benchmark. The common causes:
- No dispenser or open-roll format — Users pull uncontrolled lengths. A single JRT dispenser with a brake mechanism reduces consumption by 20–30% versus an undispensed roll.
- Tissue quality is too thin — When tissue tears or doesn't absorb well, users automatically pull more. Switching from 1-ply recycled to 2-ply virgin pulp often results in using fewer sheets per visit.
- No restroom attendant schedule — Rolls left on the floor or in water get written off as waste, not counted in the cost calculation.
- Wrong product for the location — Using premium 2-ply in a high-abuse back-of-house setting, or economizing with 1-ply in guest restrooms, both lead to over-consumption in different ways.
💡 Real Case: Office in Bangkok — Before and After
A 200-person office in Bangkok was ordering 8 cases per month of 1-ply JRT at ฿180/case = ฿1,440/month. After switching to CENCLEAN 2-ply JRT with proper dispensers, actual usage dropped to 5 cases/month at ฿220/case = ฿1,100/month. Net saving: ฿340/month (24% reduction) — despite paying more per case — because users pulled fewer sheets per visit.
Cost Per Person Per Day — Quick Reference
| Scenario | Sheets/Day | Cost/Sheet (approx.) | Cost/Person/Day | Cost/Person/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy 1-ply recycled | 14 sheets | ฿0.18 | ฿2.52 | ฿55.44 |
| Standard 1-ply virgin | 11 sheets | ฿0.22 | ฿2.42 | ฿53.24 |
| CENCLEAN 2-ply virgin | 9 sheets | ฿0.28 | ฿2.52 → ฿2.24* | ฿49.28 |
* With dispenser control, actual usage drops further — real-world saving is typically 15–25% vs economy tissue.
Don't Compare Price Per Case — Compare Price Per Sheet
A case of 12 rolls at ฿150 sounds cheaper than ฿220. But if the roll has 600 sheets (1-ply, recycled) vs 1,200 sheets (2-ply, virgin pulp), the per-sheet cost is nearly identical — and the quality is completely different. Always ask suppliers: how many sheets per roll? how many grams per roll?
How to Request the Right Quotation
When contacting CENCLEAN (or any supplier), have these numbers ready to get an accurate quotation:
- Total number of people using the facility per day
- Number of restrooms and floors
- Organization type (office / hotel / hospital / factory)
- Whether dispensers are already installed — and what brand/model
- Current supplier and product name (for direct comparison)
Free Cost Analysis — No Obligation
Send us your headcount and restroom count and CENCLEAN's team will calculate your estimated monthly usage, recommend the right product, and provide a full quotation with a price-per-sheet breakdown. We've done this for hundreds of organizations across Thailand — from 30-person offices to 500-room hotels.
If you're currently paying more than ฿2.50 per person per day for tissue paper, there's a good chance we can reduce that cost while improving quality.
Want Us to Calculate Your Organization's Cost?
Tell us your headcount, restroom count, and organization type — we'll send back a full breakdown with product recommendation and quotation within 30 minutes. Tax invoice available on every order.