Overview
This calculator helps you plan insulation material more accurately. It converts area and thickness into insulation volume, adds your waste allowance and estimates the number of packages based on coverage and package volume. It is useful for EPS insulation planning on walls, floors, roofs and foundations.
Use cases
- Estimating styrofoam packages for facade insulation.
- Planning EPS quantity for floor insulation.
- Checking material needs for roof insulation.
- Calculating packages for foundation insulation.
- Comparing insulation requirements before purchasing material.
How it works
- 1
Enter the insulated area in square meters.
- 2
Set the insulation thickness in centimeters.
- 3
Provide the coverage per package and package volume.
- 4
Add the waste percentage for cutting and fitting losses.
- 5
Get the insulation volume, total area with waste and package count.
Examples
Facade insulation
Input: 150 m2 area, 15 cm thickness, 5 m2 per package, 8% waste, 0.75 m3 package volume
Output: Shows the required insulation volume, adjusted area and estimated number of packages.
Useful for ordering the right amount of EPS boards for external walls.
Floor insulation
Input: 80 m2 area, 10 cm thickness, 4 m2 per package, 5% waste, 0.4 m3 package volume
Output: Displays material volume and package estimate for floor work.
Helps avoid shortages when insulating under screed or slab.
FAQ
What does the styrofoam insulation calculator calculate?
It calculates insulation volume in cubic meters, the area including waste and the estimated number of packages needed.
Can I use it for walls, floors, roofs and foundations?
Yes. The calculator is general enough for all common EPS insulation applications.
Why do I need to enter waste percentage?
Waste covers trimming, cuts, fitting losses and small installation adjustments.
Does package coverage or package volume matter more?
Both are useful. Coverage helps estimate surface needs, while package volume helps verify the total insulation volume.