Acoustic Panel Calculator
Calculate the number of acoustic panels needed for room treatment.
Inputs
ft
ft
ft
%
Results
Panels Needed (2×4 ft)
42
Coverage Area331 sq ft
Total Surface Area828 sq ft
First Reflection Panels17
Ceiling Panels9
Bass Traps (corner)20
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Room Length, Room Width, and Ceiling Height.
- Set Coverage Target.
- Review the Panels Needed (2×4 ft) result.
- Use Coverage Area (sq ft) and Total Surface Area (sq ft) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Coverage Target
| Coverage Target | Panels Needed (2×4 ft) |
|---|---|
| 17 | 18 |
| 35 | 37 |
| 56 | 58 |
| 73 | 76 |
What each input means
- Room Length
- Interior length of the room.
- Room Width
- Interior width of the room.
- Ceiling Height
- Floor to ceiling height.
- Coverage Target
- Percentage of wall/ceiling area to cover (30-50% typical for studios).
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersRoom Length = 18, Room Width = 14, Ceiling Height = 9, Coverage Target = 40 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Panels NeededPanels Needed42 = 42
- Calculate Coverage AreaCoverage Area331 = 331
- Calculate Total Surface AreaTotal Surface Area828 = 828
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