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Spray Foam Calculator

Compute spray foam requirements using board-foot style planning assumptions.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Enter area and foam thickness to estimate required foam quantity.

What the math is doing

Board feet = sq ft × (thickness in inches ÷ 12). Kits ≈ BF ÷ 600.

Frequently asked questions

Closed vs open cell?

Yields differ; adjust kit divisor with label data.

Substrate temperature?

Foam kits have minimum surface temperatures.

Masking?

Overspray waste increases; raise waste percentage.

Pro install?

Use contractor quotes instead of DIY kits for large jobs.

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