Coating Weight Calculator

Calculate dry coating weight from wet application rate and solids content. Determine total coated sheet weight, water evaporation load, and coating cost.

Inputs

Base sheet (GSM)

Wet coating (g/m²/side)

Coating solids (%)

Sides coated

Coating cost ($/kg)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Dry coating/side (g/m²)

16.25

Total dry coating (g/m²)32.5

Coated sheet (GSM)102.5

Coating % of sheet31.7

Water to evaporate (g/m²)17.5

Cost per 1000 m² ($)$48.75

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter the base sheet weight (GSM) of your uncoated paper.
Input the wet coating applied per side (g/m²) and solids content (%) from your formulation.
Set the number of sides coated — 1 for C1S, 2 for C2S.
Enter the coating material cost per kilogram.
Review Dry Coating per Side, Coated Sheet GSM, Water to Evaporate, and Cost per 1,000 m².

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