Varnish consumption calculator
Estimate how many kilograms of varnish a sheetfed job needs from sheet size, run length, coverage and application weight.
This is an estimate for planning. Real consumption depends on the coating unit, anilox or roller settings, substrate and viscosity.
How this works
Varnish (kg) = sheet area (m²) × number of sheets × coated share × application weight (g/m²) ÷ 1000. A waste allowance, if you enter one, is added for make-ready and what stays in the system.
Common questions
Which application weight should I use?
Use the wet application weight from the varnish's technical data sheet, or the figure your coating unit is set up for. It differs by varnish type, so the calculator has no default value. Ask us if you do not have the data sheet for a varnish we supply.
Does this work for spot varnish?
Yes. Enter the share of the sheet that is varnished as the coated area — for example 30 if the spot varnish covers roughly a third of the sheet.