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Epoxy Mixing Ratio Calculator

Enter the total batch size and your resin's mixing ratio to get the exact amount of each part.

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How this mixing calculator works

Enter how much mixed epoxy you need and the ratio printed on your resin, and the calculator splits the batch into Part A (resin) and Part B (hardener). A 2:1 ratio means two measures of resin for every one of hardener — so a 32 fl oz (950 ml) batch is 21.3 oz of A and 10.7 oz of B. The ratio fields accept halves, so 2.5:1 and similar ratios work too.

Volume or weight?

This calculator splits by volume, which is how most hobby and tabletop epoxies are specified. Some brands list a weight ratio as well — and it's usually different from the volume ratio, because resin and hardener have different densities. Never mix a volume ratio on a scale or vice versa; use the method the label states.

Why ratio accuracy matters

Epoxy cures by a precise chemical reaction — there is no 'more hardener cures faster'. Off-ratio batches stay soft, sticky or brittle permanently, and no amount of waiting fixes them. Stay within about 5% of the stated ratio: use graduated mixing cups at eye level, and for small batches a cheap 0.1 g kitchen scale with the brand's weight ratio is the most accurate route.

Mixing technique

Pour A first, add B, and stir slowly for 3–5 minutes, scraping the cup sides and bottom repeatedly — unmixed resin hides there and becomes a sticky streak in the cured piece. For critical pours, transfer to a second clean cup and stir again ('double cup' method). Mix only what you can use within the resin's pot life.

Common ratios split for a 32 fl oz (950 ml) batch

Ratio (A:B)Resin (A)Hardener (B)
1:116 fl oz (473 ml)16 fl oz (473 ml)
2:121.3 fl oz (631 ml)10.7 fl oz (315 ml)
3:124 fl oz (710 ml)8 fl oz (237 ml)
4:125.6 fl oz (757 ml)6.4 fl oz (189 ml)

Frequently asked questions

What does a 2:1 epoxy ratio mean?

Two parts resin (A) to one part hardener (B) by volume — a 30 oz batch is 20 oz resin and 10 oz hardener.

What happens if I get the epoxy ratio wrong?

The batch cures soft, tacky or brittle — permanently. Off-ratio epoxy can't be fixed by heat or time; the piece must be stripped and repoured.

Is the weight ratio the same as the volume ratio?

Usually not — resin and hardener have different densities. Use the volume ratio with measuring cups or the weight ratio with a scale, exactly as the label states.

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