Insulation Calculator.
Estimate insulation pack quantity from area, pack coverage and waste.
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Insulation packs
5.5packs
Estimated packs including waste.
Net packs
5.0packs
Pack quantity before waste.
Explanation
What this calculates
Convert supplier pack coverage into packs per square metre, then apply the waste allowance.
Formula
Packs = area x packs per m2 x (1 + waste %)
Inputs are validated on screen and converted where unit options are available.
Worked Example
Example result
50 m2 at 0.1 packs/m2 with 10% waste needs 5.5 packs, so order 6 packs.
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Calculator questions.
Can I enter pack coverage instead?
Use packs per m2, which is 1 divided by pack coverage.
Does this check U-values?
No. Use project design and compliance requirements for thermal performance.
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