Taping Calculator
Calculate tape length, rolls needed, and application time for athletic taping of ankles, knees, wrists, and shoulders.
Inputs
Results
Tape Per Application
171 cm
≈ 11 smartphones
Rolls Needed
4
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Joint, Ankle, and Knee.
- Set Wrist, Shoulder, and Tape Width.
- Adjust 2.5 cm (1 in), 3.8 cm (1.5 in) as needed.
- Review Tape Per Application (cm) and Rolls Needed.
- Use Time Per Application (min) to inform your decision.
What each input means
- Joint
- Which joint to tape
- Tape Width
- Width of athletic tape
- Number of Applications
- How many times you plan to tape (e.g., for a season)
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersJoint = 1, Tape Width = 2, Number of Applications = 10 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Tape Per ApplicationTape Per Application171 = 171
- Calculate Rolls NeededRolls Needed4 = 4
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