Bedding Volume Calculator

Work out how many liters of bedding you need to fill your cage base to a healthy depth. Deep bedding supports natural burrowing and reduces ammonia build-up.

Cage Base

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Desired bedding depth (cm)

Bedding type

You Will Need

Enter cage base dimensions and desired depth.

Bedding Safe / Unsafe Guide

✅ Safe

Paper / cardboard / cellulose bedding
Aspen shavings (kiln-dried, low dust)
Hemp bedding
Fleece liners (with absorbent layer)
Paper towels / unscented toilet paper for nesting

⚠️ Avoid

Cedar & pine shavings (aromatic oils irritate lungs)
Scented / deodorized bedding
Cat litter (clumping, dusty)
Corn cob (molds quickly, impaction risk)
Newspaper with colored ink