Silica gel calculator
Have you ever wondered how much silica gel you should use? We have created a simple calculator that gives you the answer! Here you can enter the amount of goods you are shipping, whether you are using extra packaging, and how long you want the silica gel to last!
This is a simplified version; if you need something more accurate, you must use the DIN 55474 standard.
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Simplified calculator
Silica Gel Calculator
Calculates the necessary amount of silica gel based on surface area, foil type, and transport time.
Silica gel [g] = ( WTR × A × T ) × 5
Packaging dimensions
Foil type — WTR (Water Vapor Transmission Rate)
Transport time — T (days)
Total transport and storage time
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grams
silica gel total
Area (A)
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WTR value
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Transport time (T)
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Formula: ( WTR × A × T ) × 5
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Number of bags you need
NOTE! This is a simplified and average formula. For critical applications, calculation according to DIN 55474 is recommended.