Epoxy for a 36 × 72 in table: how much resin?
A 36 × 72 in top (18 sq ft) takes 1.4 gal (5.31 L) of mixed epoxy at 1/8 in deep, about 1.54 gal (5.84 L) with 10 % extra.
With the extra, 1:1 is 98.7 fl oz (2.92 L) of each part; 2:1 is 1.03 gal (3.89 L) of Part A and 65.8 fl oz (1.95 L) of Part B.
Mixed epoxy for 36 × 72 in by depth
Mixed epoxy for 36 × 72 in by depth| Depth | Mixed epoxy | With 10 % extra | 1:1, each part | 2:1, Part A / Part B |
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| 1/16" | 89.8 fl oz (2.65 L) | 98.7 fl oz (2.92 L) | 49.4 fl oz (1.46 L) | 65.8 fl oz (1.95 L) / 32.9 fl oz (973 ml) |
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| 1/8" | 1.4 gal (5.31 L) | 1.54 gal (5.84 L) | 98.7 fl oz (2.92 L) | 1.03 gal (3.89 L) / 65.8 fl oz (1.95 L) |
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| 1/4" | 2.81 gal (10.62 L) | 3.09 gal (11.68 L) | 1.54 gal (5.84 L) | 2.06 gal (7.79 L) / 1.03 gal (3.89 L) |
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| 1/2" | 5.61 gal (21.24 L) | 6.17 gal (23.36 L) | 3.09 gal (11.68 L) | 4.11 gal (15.57 L) / 2.06 gal (7.79 L) |
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| 1" | 11.22 gal (42.48 L) | 12.34 gal (46.72 L) | 6.17 gal (23.36 L) | 8.23 gal (31.15 L) / 4.11 gal (15.57 L) |
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| 2" | 22.44 gal (84.95 L) | 24.69 gal (93.45 L) | 12.34 gal (46.72 L) | 16.46 gal (62.3 L) / 8.23 gal (31.15 L) |
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Volume = length × width × depth (circle: 3.1416 × radius² × depth). 1 in³ = 0.554 fl oz = 16.39 ml; 1 US gal = 231 in³ = 128 fl oz. Part A = total × A ÷ (A + B). Weight = volume × density. The extra covers the cup, the stir stick and drips; wood can soak up more on the first coat.
Estimates. Follow your product’s technical data sheet: its mix ratio, pour depth and cure time win. Work with ventilation, nitrile gloves and eye protection.
Frequently asked questions
How much epoxy for a 36 × 72 table?
A 36 × 72 in top (18 sq ft) takes 1.4 gal (5.31 L) of mixed epoxy at 1/8 in deep, about 1.54 gal (5.84 L) with 10 % extra.
How much epoxy for a 36 × 72 table at 1/4 in?
2.81 gal (10.62 L) of mixed epoxy, 3.09 gal (11.68 L) with 10 % extra. Check the maximum pour depth on your product’s data sheet first.
How many 1 gallon kits for a 36 × 72 table?
At 1/8 in with 10 % extra you mix 1.54 gal (5.84 L): 2 kits of 1 gal (A + B together).