Epoxy Floor Coating Calculator
Calculate epoxy floor coating material quantities, Part A/B volumes, kit counts, and coverage based on film thickness and floor area.
About this calculator
This calculator uses the same coverage math as standard coating specs: it starts from the theoretical constant of 1604 sq ft per gallon at 1 mil dry film thickness, then divides by your desired coat thickness in mils to get coverage per gallon at that thickness — a thicker desired coat means fewer square feet covered per gallon, since the same volume of epoxy is being spread over less area. Gallons needed per coat is floor area divided by that adjusted coverage, and total product multiplies by your number of coats. Because epoxy is a two-part system that only cures when resin (Part A) and hardener (Part B) react together in a fixed ratio, the calculator splits total product according to your specified mix ratio: a "2:1" ratio means Part A is 2/(2+1) of the total volume and Part B is 1/(2+1).
Kit count assumes a standard 1.5-gallon mixed kit size and rounds up, since epoxy is virtually always sold pre-proportioned rather than measured loose. One important thing this calculator does not model: pot life, the working window after mixing before the epoxy begins to gel, is collected as an input but only shown informationally — it does not affect how the calculator batches material, so on large floors you still need to plan your own pour sequence to use each mixed batch within its pot life before it kicks. Also note that coverage assumes a smooth, properly primed and prepped substrate; porous or rough concrete (especially without a prior primer coat) will consume noticeably more material than the theoretical rate suggests, so budget a buffer kit or two on textured floors.
Inputs
Results
Total Mixed Product
6.23 gal
≈ 6 milk jugs
Kits Needed
5
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total floor area (sq ft) you plan to coat.
- Set the desired coat thickness (mils) and number of coats for your application.
- Enter the Part A:Part B mix ratio and pot life from your product data sheet.
- Review Total Mixed Product (gal), Part A and Part B quantities, and Kits Needed.
- Order extra material based on the kit count and plan batches within the pot life window.
How the result changes with Floor Area
| Floor Area | Total Mixed Product | Kits Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | 3.12 gal | 3 |
| 375 | 4.68 gal | 4 |
| 750 | 9.35 gal | 7 |
| 1,250 | 15.59 gal | 11 |
What each input means
- Floor Area
- Total floor area to be coated.
- Coat Thickness
- Desired dry film thickness per coat in mils (1 mil = 0.001 inch).
- Number of Coats
- Total number of epoxy coats to apply.
- Mix Ratio (A:1 B)
- Volume ratio of Part A to Part B (e.g. 2 means 2:1 A:B).
- Pot Life
- Working time after mixing before epoxy begins to cure.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersFloor Area = 500, Coat Thickness = 10, Number of Coats = 2, Mix Ratio (A:1 B) = 2 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total Mixed ProductTotal Mixed Product6.23 = 6.23
- Calculate Kits NeededKits Needed5 = 5
- Calculate Part APart A4.15 = 4.15
- Calculate Part BPart B2.08 = 2.08
Engine last updated . Checked against 1 independently-derived test — how we verify calculators. Built by Paul Gunder, a software engineer, not a licensed financial, medical, or legal professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pot life input actually affect how much material the calculator tells me to buy?
No. Pot life is collected as an input and displayed for reference, but it doesn't factor into any of the coverage, volume, or kit calculations — those depend only on floor area, coat thickness, number of coats, and mix ratio. On large floors, you still need to plan your own pour sequence by hand to make sure each mixed batch gets applied before it gels within its pot life window.
How is the Part A / Part B split calculated from my mix ratio?
For a mix ratio of N:1 (Part A to Part B), the calculator gives Part A a share of N/(N+1) of total mixed product and Part B a share of 1/(N+1). So a 2:1 ratio splits total volume into two-thirds Part A (resin) and one-third Part B (hardener), while a 4:1 ratio shifts that closer to four-fifths resin and one-fifth hardener.
Why does a thicker coat reduce the coverage per gallon?
Coverage per gallon is calculated as the fixed 1604 sq ft/gallon-at-1-mil constant divided by your specified coat thickness in mils, so as thickness goes up, the same gallon of epoxy has to be spread thinner across less area to hit that thickness. Doubling coat thickness from 10 mils to 20 mils, for example, cuts coverage per gallon in half.
Should I add extra material for porous or unprimed concrete?
Yes. The coverage math assumes a smooth, properly primed substrate that doesn't absorb resin beyond the target film thickness. Porous or unprimed concrete will soak up noticeably more epoxy than the theoretical rate accounts for, so budgeting an extra kit or two beyond what the calculator returns is a reasonable safety margin on textured or unsealed floors.
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