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Estimate product packs from the manufacturer’s total application consumption.

Quantity / scenario planning · Reviewed 7 October 2026

Your inputs

Check all starting values against your project and product. Enter your own prices; keep costs on the same GST basis.

MEASURE FIRST

How to prepare your inputs

Measure net wall area. Obtain the product consumption for the actual thickness and number of coats from the supplier.

How this calculation works

Product mass = area × total consumption × (1 + allowance). Packs round up.

Worked example

24 m² at 16 kg/m² plus 10% needs 422.4 kg, or 22 packs of 20 kg.

Assumptions & exclusions

Enter total consumption covering all required coats or thickness, not a single-coat rate. Product example values are illustrative. Does not choose adhesive, waterproofing systems, thickness or compliance. Use the exact datasheet and substrate requirements.

Your next step

Confirm substrate preparation, reinforcing, movement joints, finishing and curing with your renderer.

Further reading

  • ARDEX coverage calculators

These resources provide background information. Confirm current product specifications and project requirements with your supplier or trade professional.

What if my shape or product is different?

Use dimensions and product data that match the stated method. For complex work, calculate separate sections or obtain a project-specific take-off. Do not apply simple geometry to structural or compliance decisions.

Why are quantities rounded up?

Whole bags, packs, sheets or cartridges round up to purchasable units. Decimal area or volume results are planning figures; confirm order increments with the supplier.

Are my entries saved?

No. Entries remain in the current browser page and clear on reload. Printing can save your results and inputs as a PDF on your device.

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