Insulation & comfort

U-Value Calculator

Your measurements : depth / thickness, thermal conductivity, total surface resistance. Your estimate : thermal transmittance u, thermal resistance r.

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How the calculation works

U-Value Calculator

U = 1 / (Depth / thickness / Thermal conductivity + Total surface resistance)

Before you order

  • This is a rough planning estimate. Choose the W/m³ assumption for your situation; climate, insulation, air leakage and glazing can change the load. A professional heat-loss or cooling-load calculation is needed for final equipment selection.
  • Use the coverage, yield and dimensions printed on your product. Waste allowance is adjustable; real cuts and site conditions may change the order.

Worked example

Depth / thickness
0.1 m
Thermal conductivity
0.035 W/mK
Total surface resistance
0.17 m2K/W

Thermal transmittance U 0.33 W/m2K

Thermal resistance R 3.03 m2K/W

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