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Caulk Yield Calculator

Two of the most important questions to ask before attempting to tackle sealing or adhering applications are “What can I do with the product I already have on hand?” and “How much product am I going to need?”. You certainly don’t want to waste money by buying too much and be stuck with the unused product. But, you also want to make sure you have enough in order to avoid the downtime and costs that come with having to buy more.

These essential questions drove us to create and implement our Caulking Yield Calculator. Built within the calculator are two distinct functions: One to estimate the amount of product you’ll need for your job, and another to estimate what you can do with the amount of product you may have on hand.

If you need to determine how much caulk you need for the job at hand, choose “I want to determine how much product I need for my project” in the dropdown. From there, simply enter the joint width, depth, and linear feet of your application along with the (optional) estimated waste. If you know the dimensions of multiple joints, clicking “Add Joint” will allow you to enter the information for your second, third, or any additional joints. Once you’re finished, simply click “Update”. The calculator will do the rest of the work and return the amount of product your job needs.

If you’d like to know how much you can caulk with any product you may have on hand, select the “I want to know how much I can do with what I currently have” from the dropdown. Select the specific product you have (optional), the packaging type, and the number of units you currently have. Complete the joint dimensions along with the (optional) estimated waste. Clicking “Update” will give you an estimate of the linear feet you’ll be able to caulk with what you have on hand.

I Want To:

  • know how much product I need for my project

  • know how much I can do with what I currently have

Enter Data

Joints

[+] Add Joint
[-] Remove
  • UPDATE
  • RESET

Results

You Will Need

  • 5.5 oz. squeeze tube

  • 10.1 oz. cartridge

  • 20 oz. sausage tube

  • 28 oz. cartridge

We’ve listed the most common package types. If you don’t see your packaging type or need help with measurements, please see our F.A.Q. near the bottom of the page for answers to these questions and more. If you have a question that isn’t listed, please contact us. Contact Us

Enter Data

Product Information

Joints

[+] Add Joint
[-] Remove
  • UPDATE
  • RESET

Results

You Can Caulk

– feet

We’ve listed the most common package types. If you don’t see your packaging type or need help with measurements, please see our F.A.Q. near the bottom of the page for answers to these questions and more. If you have a question that isn’t listed, please contact us. Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions

We display the most common packaging types by default. If you have a question about the yield of a package that is not listed, let us know and we’ll be happy to assist you.

We’ve included diagrams detailing how to measure rectangular and cylindrical joints. If you need additional help, contact us.

Waste refers to any part of the product that is not directly applied to substrates or joints. Some common forms of waste include:

  • The amount of product removed from the joint or seam from tooling to achieve a smooth seal.
  • The product that drips from the tube’s nozzle while not in use, typically while the tube is loaded into a caulking gun. This is due to the pressure of the piston against the plunger of the cartridge.
  • The amount of product that may have begun to cure at the top of the tube/nozzle if the product has been opened and not promptly used, or there has been an extended period of time between uses.

Because some waste is unavoidable, like the waste that occurs from tooling, we recommend inputting a minimum waste value of 5%.

The values used to determine yields are based on lab testing with zero waste. Because field conditions vary and some degree of waste is unavoidable, the amounts displayed should be considered estimates only.

Some fluctuations will occur due to mathematical rounding. Partial tubes, such as 2.05, are rounded up to the next largest whole unit, 3 units. Cartridges may also differ slightly in their fill amounts from tube to tube. Ambient conditions when applying and during cure, such as humidity and temperature, can alter yields.