Typical powders and pastes: 1–6%. Always follow the pigment maker's limit.

Only used when the amount is a volume.

Pigment needed

Pigment weight10.00 g
Pigment weight0.353 oz
Resin weight500.0 g
Resin + pigment510.0 g

Calculator results are planning estimates. Check your resin maker's instructions, mixing ratio, and product limits before pouring.

Calculating pigment from resin weight

The calculator applies the percentage you enter to the resin weight. For example, 500 g of resin at 2% gives 10 g of pigment because 500 multiplied by 0.02 equals 10.

Check whether your pigment maker gives a permitted loading range by resin weight or by total mixed weight. Powders, pastes, and liquid colorants may have different limits, so a general percentage should not replace the instructions for your colorant and resin system.

Start with the percentage required by your own project instructions, and treat the computed amount as an estimate when measuring small quantities.

Pigment Calculator

Calculate a pigment amount from the resin weight and the percentage you enter. Check whether your pigment maker defines the permitted loading as a percentage of resin weight or total mixed weight.

How to use the pigment calculator

  1. Enter the resin weight before adding pigment.
  2. Enter the percentage recommended for your chosen pigment.
  3. Review the calculated pigment weight in grams and ounces.
  4. Check the total weight after pigment is added.

Check the pigment instructions

For example, an illustrative 500 g resin amount at 2% gives 10 g of pigment because 500 multiplied by 0.02 equals 10. This is an arithmetic example, not a suggested loading for every product.

Powders, pastes, and liquid colorants may have different limits. Follow the instructions for your resin and pigment, and measure small quantities with a suitable scale.