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UV Resin Cure Calculator

Estimate the UV cure time for resin layers based on thickness, lamp wattage, distance, and resin clarity.

Inputs

mm
W
in

Results

Cure Time

60 seconds

Cure Time1 min
Resin ClarityClear
Depth CheckWithin recommended depth
Energy Used0.6 Wh
Max Recommended Layer4 mm
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the layer thickness in millimeters — UV resin is typically applied in thin layers (0.5–3 mm).
  2. Enter your UV lamp wattage (36 W nail lamp vs. 54 W professional lamp make a significant difference).
  3. Enter the distance from the lamp to the resin surface in inches.
  4. Select the resin clarity: clear (1.0×), tinted/translucent (1.5×), or opaque/heavy pigment (2.5×).
  5. Read the cure time in seconds and the recommended post-cure time to ensure full hardness.
  6. If the cure time seems long, reduce layer thickness or move the lamp closer to the resin surface.

How the result changes with Layer Thickness

Layer ThicknessCure Time
1.2387 seconds
3.66620 seconds
6.591,787 seconds
9.033,151 seconds

What each input means

Layer Thickness
Thickness of the resin layer in millimeters. UV resin cures from the surface down; thicker layers need more time. Max 3-4mm for clear resin.
UV Lamp Wattage
Wattage of your UV lamp. Common sizes: 6W (pen light), 36W (nail lamp), 48-100W (professional curing lamp).
Lamp Distance
Distance from the UV lamp to the resin surface. Closer = faster cure. Most nail lamps are 1-2 inches away.
Resin Clarity
Pigments and dyes block UV light, requiring longer exposure. Opaque resin may not cure at depths beyond 1mm.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Layer Thickness = 1, UV Lamp Wattage = 36, Lamp Distance = 2, Resin Clarity = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Cure Time
    Cure Time
    60 = 60
  3. Calculate Cure Time
    Cure Time
    1 = 1
  4. Calculate Resin Clarity
    Resin Clarity = clarity.label
    Clear = Clear

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