Article Summary
- Use this calulation to estimate the number of 310ml silicone tubes you will need for a job
- You will need to know the width and depth of the joint in mm
- You can find our silicone range and accessories here
Use the table below to estimate the linear meters covered by a 310ml silicone cartridge. This is the regular size of silicone cartridge - like the Otto S70 or Soudal ranges. You will need to know both the width and depth of the joint you are applying the silicone to in mm. This will help you to buy the right quantity for the application.
You can download the chart to access it offline. If the dimensions of your application are not on the table below, but you know the width and depth, the general calculation to use is:
| Width of joint in mm | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth of joints in mm | |||||||
| 5 | 12 | 8 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| 10 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.5 | |||
| 12 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1 | |||
| 15 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.8 |