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Subfloor Leveling Calculator

Calculate self-leveling compound quantities, primer needs, curing time, and cost for subfloor preparation.

Inputs

sq ft
in
in
sq ft/bag at 1/8"
lb

Results

Bags Needed

17

Estimated Cost

$629.40

≈ 7 nice dinners out

Compound Volume6.25 cu ft
Total Compound Weight850 lbs
Primer Needed0.86 gal
Curing Time6 hrs
Avg Depth Eighths2
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total floor area requiring leveling in square feet.
  2. Measure the maximum depression (deepest low spot) with a 6-foot straightedge and enter in inches.
  3. Enter the average depression depth across the floor.
  4. Enter the self-leveling compound coverage rate and bag weight from the product label.
  5. Review the estimated bags needed, compound volume, and total weight to plan material orders.

How the result changes with Bag Weight

Bag WeightBags NeededEstimated Cost
1943$1,539.40
4220$734.40
6912$454.40
919$349.40

What each input means

Floor Area
Total floor area requiring leveling.
Maximum Depression
Deepest low spot measured with a straightedge.
Average Depression
Average depth of depressions across the floor.
Compound Coverage
Coverage per bag at 1/8 inch depth (check product label).
Bag Weight
Weight of each bag of self-leveling compound.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Floor Area = 300, Maximum Depression = 0.5, Average Depression = 0.25, Compound Coverage = 25 = 5 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Bags Needed
    Bags Needed
    17 = 17
  3. Calculate Estimated Cost
    Estimated Cost
    629.4 = $629.4
  4. Calculate Compound Volume
    Compound Volume
    6.25 = 6.25
  5. Calculate Total Compound Weight
    Total Compound Weight
    850 = 850

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