Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage
Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage
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Ok so I'm doing some cost estimating for the first time and I need to know how to convert gallons of paint/primer to mils for area. The drawing I have states that the primer needs to be 3-5 Mils thick on the metal. How do I find what kind of coverage area I can get per gallon in say square inches?





RE: Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage
I'd convert to liters (since i can remember that a lt = 1000cc) to in3 to in2 (*0.003)
i get 1 Imp gallon = 277in3, which would cover 641ft2
(or 481ft2 at 0.004" thickness)
US or Imp gallons ?
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Cory
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RE: Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage
Thanks.
Justin
RE: Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage
Knowing how much more you'll need than the theoretical amount is a matter of experience. Among other things, it would depend on the part geometry and the accuracy of the mil gauges being used.
RE: Converting Gallons to Mils for Surface Area Coverage