Acoustic Panel Calculator

Calculate panel counts, coverage percentages, and corner bass trap requirements.

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Light coverage (15%)
19 panels
2'x4' standard panels
Studio standard (25%)
31 panels
Recommended for mixing rooms
Heavy coverage (35%)
43 panels
Vocal recording & live drums
Total surface area: 86.8
Bass trap corners: 4 vertical corners
First reflections: 6 panels min.

How Many Acoustic Panels Do You Need?

Coverage guidelines by room usage:

  • Light (15%): Home offices, podcast setups
  • Studio (25%): Music production, mixing, home theaters
  • Heavy (35%): Vocal recording booths & drum tracking rooms

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