Looking for an accurate way to figure out how much epoxy resin you need? Industrial Clear’s easy-to-use resin calculator is your solution. Whether you’re coating a wood slab or pouring a new table or counter top, our online calculator quickly determines how much resin and hardener you need.
How To Calculate How Much Epoxy I Need?
To determine the volume of epoxy resin you need, measure the length and width of your project and enter it into Industrial Clear’s epoxy pour calculator. The calculator will determine the amount of resin and hardener you need per sq ft, as well as the kit required. Industrial Clear’s epoxy volume calculator is based on a coat approximately 1/16” thick. If you prefer a thicker pour, you will need to adjust accordingly based on your desired coat thickness.
Epoxy Resin Coverage
For projects with a square or rectangular shape, Industrial Clear’s resin calculator will determine the amount of epoxy resin needed based on the surface area or square footage. Simply enter in the length and width of your project and the calculator will take care of the rest.
For objects that are not perfectly straight, it’s best to err on the side of caution and use the widest and longest measurements.
It’s always better to mix MORE than you need to account for unforeseen circumstances such as spills or run off. It’s no fun to run out of resin midway through your project. You’ll have to stop and quickly mix more - meanwhile the first batch will have already started curing.
Industrial Clear is also a super strong industrial-grade adhesive, so if you have any leftover resin, use it to repair things around the house! Fix a boot sole, a broken mug, jewelry, a loose rake head, or a broken toy, strengthen loose furniture joints, reinforce a loose screw or bolt, pour into rotting wood to harden it, cover rust on metal, fix a cracked paving stone, use it to seal and waterproof an outdoor object, tint it and fix a chip on your countertop, attach a patch to your backpack, seal a crack in a boat hull and so on. You won’t find a stronger, harder curing glue than Industrial Clear epoxy resin.
How Do I Calculate A Resin Pour?
Square or Rectangular Pour
To calculate a resin pour yourself:
- Measure the length and width of your project in inches.
- Determine the desired thickness in decimals (see the conversion chart below).
- Multiply the length, width and thickness values together to calculate the volume in cubic inches.
- Multiply this number by .5541 to convert the volume from cubic inches to fluid ounces. To convert fluid ounces into gallons, divide by 128.
- Remember that Industrial Clear has a 2:1 ratio of resin to hardener. To determine the correct amount of resin and hardener you’ll need, take the number of total ounces from step 4 and divide this number by 3. Then, multiply by 2 for the amount of resin required and by 1 for the amount of hardener.
Add up to 10% extra resin to account for unexpected errors like spills or resin run off. It’s always better to have a little leftover resin rather than run out in the middle of your project.
Circular or Cylindrical Pour
To calculate a circular pour:
- Determine the desired thickness in decimals using the conversions below.
- Determine the radius of your project by dividing the diameter in 2.
- Square the radius, then multiply the thickness, squared radius, and pi (3.14159265) together to calculate the volume in cubic inches.
- Next, multiply this number by .5541 to convert the volume from cubic inches to fluid ounces. To convert fluid ounces into gallons, divide by 128.
- Remember that Industrial Clear has a 2:1 ratio of resin to hardener. To determine the correct amount of resin and hardener you’ll need, take the number of total ounces from step 4 and divide this number by 3. Then, multiply by 2 for the amount of resin required and by 1 for the amount of hardener.
Add up to 10% extra resin to account for unexpected errors like spills or resin run off. It’s always better to have a little leftover resin rather than run out in the middle of your project.
CONVERSIONS
- 1/16” = 0.0625
- 1/8″ = 0.125
- 1/4″= 0.25
- 3/8″ = 0.375
- 1/2″ = 0.50
Note: If you want a coating thicker than ½”, we recommend pouring in layers to avoid unwanted bubbles or a flash cure.
What types of projects can be calculated using an epoxy resin calculator?
Industrial Clear’s epoxy volume calculator makes it easy to determine coverage for projects including wood boards, counter tops, bar tops, table tops, live edge wood slabs, boat repairs and concrete floors. While not all pieces will be perfectly square, the epoxy calculator offers a good estimate for the amount of resin you’ll need per square foot.
Is the epoxy resin calculator 100% accurate?
Industrial Clear’s epoxy resin calculator provides a reliable estimate for the amount of epoxy resin you’ll need, based on your project’s surface area. Take into account, however, that other factors like whether an initial seal coat is required or if the project’s sides need to be coated can affect the resin quantity used. It’s also recommended to mix slightly more than you think you need to prepare for unforeseen errors, spills, or run off. The last thing you want is to run out of resin midway through your project, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and overestimate the quantity required by 5-10%.
