BBQ Ratio Calculator
Based on smoker ratios developed by Alien
BBQ and posted at www.thesmokering.com
I
produced these files to help fellow pit builders calculate their pit ratios.
When I was building my first smoker I came across Alien BBQ’s ratios on the
Smoke Ring just in time. Without a doubt the ratios Mike posted kept me from
making costly mistakes on my first build. Thanks Mike!
As
I was building the smoker I first made a crude spreadsheet to help me make sure
I was calculating correctly. I soon found that it also helped me quickly
recalculate as needed during the modification periods. The sheets below grew
out of that first sheet.
To
access the file:
1. Click on the links below.
2. You should see a dialog asking if you want to open the
file or save it. Opening the file will allow you to use it but not save you
inputs to the form. By saving the file you can open the file in excel and save
your changes.
3. To use the spreadsheet, just enter your dimensions in
the yellow cells.
4. Calculations in the green cells to the right are based
on the dimensions entered for a square or rectangular fire box. Calculations in
the blue cells are based on dimensions entered for a circular firebox.
Download here:
If you don’t have Excel 97 or
newer, this calculator is also available on Google spreadsheet. You can click
on the link to see it but will need to sign in to use it. If you don’t have an
account you can create one for free.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pGBhEDnHFe8q0_cHGZtr8Og&hl=en_US#
This is the best I can do
without more web page building experience! Good luck and feel free to ask
questions. Just pm me on the Smoke Ring.
Tom C.