Fictional worked example

Count full and reduced toilet flushes

A two-person household estimates three reduced and one full flush per person daily. Enter the two button types separately so their volumes stay visible.

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Inputs and calculation

Reduced flushes
Tool inputValue
CurrencyUSD
Volume or billing unitm³
Activity measurementFixed volume per event
Liters per event3
Occurrences per person per day3
People (1 for shared use)2
Days or equivalent sessions30
Price per billing unit (USD)3

3 L per event × 3 × 2 × 30 = 540 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³ and multiply by 3 for USD 1.62.

Tool result · USD 1.62

Full flushes
Tool inputValue
CurrencyUSD
Volume or billing unitm³
Activity measurementFixed volume per event
Liters per event6
Occurrences per person per day1
People (1 for shared use)2
Days or equivalent sessions30
Price per billing unit (USD)3

6 L per event × 1 × 2 × 30 = 360 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³ and multiply by 3 for USD 1.08.

Tool result · USD 1.08

Four full flushes instead
Tool inputValue
CurrencyUSD
Volume or billing unitm³
Activity measurementFixed volume per event
Liters per event6
Occurrences per person per day4
People (1 for shared use)2
Days or equivalent sessions30
Price per billing unit (USD)3

6 L per event × 4 × 2 × 30 = 1440 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³ and multiply by 3 for USD 4.32.

Tool result · USD 4.32

What the comparison shows

The mixed pattern uses 900 L, 540 L below the all-full comparison. A single rated volume would hide the mix.

Assumptions and limits

Use documented flush volumes. The calculation covers intentional flushes and excludes a leaking fill valve.

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