{
  "updated_at": "2026-05-28",
  "title": "Sandbag burden reference dataset",
  "description": "Illustrative sandbag counts, weight, and deployment complexity by opening width and target protection height. Not a substitute for site measurement.",
  "methodology": "Estimated bags = opening width (ft) × target protection height (ft) × stacking factor × number of openings. Weight = bags × average filled bag weight. Labor hours = bags ÷ (people × illustrative placement rate).",
  "disclaimer": "All calculator outputs are illustrative estimates based on published sandbag deployment guidance. Actual bag counts, weight, labor, and cleanup vary by fill material, stacking pattern, opening geometry, soil, and storm conditions.",
  "columns": [
    "opening_width",
    "target_height",
    "estimated_bags",
    "estimated_weight",
    "deployment_complexity"
  ],
  "rows": [
    {
      "opening_width": "8 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 11,
      "estimated_weight": "385 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "8 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 22,
      "estimated_weight": "770 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "8 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 34,
      "estimated_weight": "1190 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "10 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 14,
      "estimated_weight": "490 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "10 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 28,
      "estimated_weight": "980 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "10 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 42,
      "estimated_weight": "1470 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "12 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 17,
      "estimated_weight": "595 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "12 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 34,
      "estimated_weight": "1190 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "12 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 50,
      "estimated_weight": "1750 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "16 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 22,
      "estimated_weight": "770 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "16 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 45,
      "estimated_weight": "1575 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "16 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 67,
      "estimated_weight": "2345 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "18 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 25,
      "estimated_weight": "875 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "18 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 50,
      "estimated_weight": "1750 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "18 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 76,
      "estimated_weight": "2660 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "high"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "20 ft",
      "target_height": "1 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 28,
      "estimated_weight": "980 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "low"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "20 ft",
      "target_height": "2 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 56,
      "estimated_weight": "1960 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "moderate"
    },
    {
      "opening_width": "20 ft",
      "target_height": "3 ft",
      "estimated_bags": 84,
      "estimated_weight": "2940 lbs (illustrative)",
      "deployment_complexity": "high"
    }
  ],
  "schema_types": [
    "Dataset",
    "ItemList"
  ],
  "entity_id": "https://rubiconflood.com/#sandbag-dataset",
  "distribution": "https://rubiconflood.com/feeds/sandbag-dataset.json"
}