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Pigment Ratio Calculator

Calculate the correct amount of pigment (liquid, powder, or paste) to add to resin for your desired opacity level.

Inputs

oz

Results

Pigment Needed

9.07 g

Approx. Teaspoons

1.8 tsp

Pigment Needed0.32 oz
Pigment Percentage2%
Opacity LevelTranslucent
Pigment TypeLiquid Pigment
Cure Inhibition RiskLow
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total weight of mixed resin in ounces that you have prepared.
  2. Select the desired opacity: translucent (~2%), semi-opaque (~5%), or fully opaque (~10%).
  3. Choose your pigment type: liquid pigment, powder (mica/oxide), or paste — each has a different loading factor.
  4. Read the pigment weight in grams and ounces to measure and add to the mixed resin.
  5. Note the maximum pigment percentage warning — exceeding it can prevent proper curing.

How the result changes with Total Mixed Resin

Total Mixed ResinPigment NeededApprox. Teaspoons
2715.31 g3.1 tsp
9051.03 g10.2 tsp
16794.69 g18.9 tsp
231130.98 g26.2 tsp

What each input means

Total Mixed Resin
Total combined weight of resin and hardener after mixing, in fluid ounces.
Desired Opacity
Translucent allows light through; opaque blocks it completely. More pigment means less transparency but richer color.
Pigment Type
Different pigment forms have different concentrations. Powder pigments like mica are more concentrated than liquid dyes.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Total Mixed Resin = 16, Desired Opacity = 1, Pigment Type = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Pigment Needed
    Pigment Needed
    9.07 = 9.07
  3. Calculate Approx. Teaspoons
    Approx. Teaspoons
    1.8 = 1.8
  4. Calculate Pigment Needed
    Pigment Needed
    0.32 = 0.32
  5. Calculate Pigment Percentage
    Pigment Percentage
    2 = 2

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