Caulk Tubes
10 oz cartridges from rectangular joint volume.
Inputs
Results
Volume
62 cu in
10 oz tubes6
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total joint length in linear feet (measure all seams and gaps to be caulked).
- Enter the joint width in inches — a typical window perimeter joint is 3/8 inch wide.
- Enter the joint depth in inches — a tooled bead is typically 1/4 inch deep.
- Read the total caulk volume in cubic inches and the number of standard 10 oz tubes to purchase.
How the result changes with Joint (ft)
| Joint (ft) | Volume |
|---|---|
| 100,000 | 112,500 cu in |
| 350,000 | 393,750 cu in |
| 650,000 | 731,250 cu in |
| 900,000 | 1,012,500 cu in |
What each input means
- Joint (ft)
- Total length of all joints to be caulked in linear feet. Measure every seam, gap, and perimeter.
- Width (in)
- Width of the joint opening in inches. A typical window perimeter joint is about 3/8 inch.
- Depth (in)
- Depth of the caulk bead in inches. A standard tooled bead is about 1/4 inch deep.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersJoint (ft) = 55, Width (in) = 0.375, Depth (in) = 0.25 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate VolumeVolume62 = 62
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