Metal Panel Calculator

Panel count and sub-framing for ACM or metal cladding.

Wall area (sq ft)

Panel width (in)

Panel height (in)

Panel thickness (in)

Design wind speed (mph)

Building height (ft)

Waste allowance (%)

Tab to move between fields

Panels to order

Wind pressure + (psf)

Sub-frame channels (LF)510

Panel clips54

Self-drilling screws496

Wind pressure − (psf)26.9

Total weight (lbs)1,600

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Net Wall Area in sq ft — the surface receiving metal or ACM panels after openings.
Set Panel Width and Panel Height in inches to match your specific panel product.
Enter Panel Thickness and Design Wind Speed (mph) per ASCE 7 for your site.
Set Building Height above grade — taller buildings experience higher wind pressures.
Review Panels to Order, Sub-Frame Channels (LF), Panel Clips, Design Wind Pressure (psf), and Total Weight (lbs).

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