How to interpret the result
Use the mixed total to buy the kit and the resin/hardener split to measure the batch. The layer line is a batching cue: if project depth is above the product limit, pour smaller layers according to the label, pot life, and temperature.
Common mistakes
- Using a 1:1 ratio when the product specifies 2:1, 3:1, or a weight-based ratio.
- Mixing the whole project volume at once instead of checking pot life and maximum layer depth.
- Ignoring leaks, wood absorption, bubbles, uneven surfaces, and material left in the cup.
How to calculate epoxy resin
Formula: base volume = measured shape x depth x quantity. Total mixed epoxy = base volume x (1 + waste margin / 100). Resin part = total x A / (A + B); hardener part = total x B / (A + B). Kits = ceiling(total / kit size). Use centimeters, millimeters, and milliliters in metric mode, or inches and US fluid ounces in US mode.
Example
Reference example: in US units, a 24 x 12 in rectangle at 0.15 in depth with 10% waste needs about 779 ml, or 26.3 fl oz (US), of mixed epoxy. With a 1:1 ratio, that is about 389 ml resin and 389 ml hardener. With a 32 fl oz kit, buy 1 kit. In metric mode, a 60 x 30 cm piece at 6 mm depth with 10% waste needs 1,188 ml, or 1.19 L; with a 1 L kit, buy 2 kits.
Assumptions
This is a volume estimate for flat surfaces, molds, and known-volume projects. Use the product label or SDS/TDS for mix ratio, maximum layer depth, pot life, temperature range, ventilation, PPE, and cure limits.
Sources
Sources support unit conversions, geometric volume methods for resin projects, epoxy heat buildup and overexposure context, and the need to follow product labels and safety data sheets.
More tools
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Review
Last reviewed: 6/25/2026