Mold Making & Casting Calculators

Estimating the amount of material needed for a project can be a difficult task. Not having enough material or having too much left over is not only frustrating, but costly. To assist you with these calculations, we are happy to provide the following tools. See Disclaimer

Material Estimators

Pour On Mold Estimator

Estimate how much material is needed for a pour on mold.

Pour On Mold Estimator

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Brush On Mold Estimator

Estimate how much material is needed for a brush on mold.

Brush On Mold Estimator

At recommended 3/8 in (9.5 mm) thickness.
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Casting Estimator

Estimate how much material is needed to cast into your mold or form.

Casting Estimator

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Coating Estimator

Estimate how much material is needed to coat a surface with material.

Coating Estimator

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Advanced Calculators

Volume & Surface Area

Determine the volume and surface area for common geometric shapes.

Volume & Surface Area (Cube)






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Volume & Surface Area (Sphere)




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Volume & Surface Area (Cylinder)





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Volume & Surface Area (Cone)





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Volumetric Yield

Convert the net weight of a material to a volume.

Volumetric Yield

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Linear Coverage

Convert the net weight of a material to a linear coverage at a specified thickness.

Linear Coverage

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By Weight Mix Ratio

Determine the weight of Parts A & B that will be needed for a particular material.

By Weight Mix Ratio

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Disclaimer
Although we do our best to ensure accuracy, Smooth-On offers no warranties, promises, and/or representations of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information contained in these calculators and estimators, nor suitability of the information contained herein to your particular circumstances. Smooth-On assumes no liability for losses or damages of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential or other) associated with your use, or inability to use, these calculators or estimators, or from your use (or failure to use) the information contained herein. Other useful tools include product technical bulletins and our extensive FAQ section. You can also contact our technical support team.
Accounting for Waste
You may consider adding 5% – 10% to any material estimate to account for waste, such as material sticking to the sides of your mixing containers, stir sticks, etc. In almost all cases, it is better to have too much material on-hand than not enough.
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