Spray Foam Board Feet and Thickness Calculator
Free insulation tool

Spray Foam Board Feet and Thickness Calculator

Enter the area and the thickness to see board feet of foam and the approximate R-value for open-cell and closed-cell.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual materials, depths, access, local rules and conditions. Only a site visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Enter the area

    Square feet to be sprayed.

  2. 02

    Enter the thickness

    Inches of foam.

  3. 03

    Read board feet

    Area times thickness is the volume sprayed.

  4. 04

    Compare the foams

    Approximate R-value for open-cell and closed-cell.

Tips

  • One board foot is one square foot sprayed one inch thick.
  • Closed-cell foam has a higher R-value per inch than open-cell foam.
  • Foam is usually priced by the board foot or by the square foot at a set thickness.
Questions

About this tool.

What is a board foot of foam?

A square foot of area sprayed one inch thick.

Are the R-values exact?

No. They are typical figures. Manufacturer data sheets give the rated values.

How thick should the foam be?

It depends on the location, the code and the goal. We recommend a thickness after we see the space.

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