I just stood 8 cans at a time in the bottom of the bath and used a tea tray to press down on them simultaneously - I have filled a uk size bath tub to the top before, which overflowed when I got in,. it took about 30 400ml sized cans = cheap erasmic foam I believe
For my tub it takes 50 cans at 11 ounces each (or roughly 325ml) to fill a tub enough to submerge in. Check out my pics if you want to see for yourself!