Free PVC tarp planning tool

Tarpaulin Size & Weight Calculator

Use this tarpaulin weight calculator to estimate cut size, fabric area, base material weight, finished handling weight and eyelet count for rectangular PVC tarps.

Quick formula: weight in kg = area in m² × GSM ÷ 1,000. Hems, seams, webbing, rope, patches and eyelets add weight, so keep them separate.

Finished size
+ edge allowance
+ finishing extra
Cut widthGSM → kgCut length

Enter the Finished Tarp Size

All presets are editable planning values. Use the approved product specification for ordering.

The preset changes the GSM and nominal maximum roll width below.

Use 0 if eyelets are not required.


Estimated Size & Weight

Material-only weight plus your chosen finishing allowance

Calculated

Estimated finished weight / tarp55.23 kg121.76 lb
Base fabric weight / tarp52.60 kgbefore added finishing weight
Suggested cut size10.10 × 8.10 mincludes entered edge fold
Cut material area / tarp81.81 m²80.00 m² finished area
Estimated eyelets / tarp72maximum 500mm spacing
Total estimated weight55.23 kg1 tarp · estimated net weight
GSM conversion19.17 oz/yd²nominal area-weight conversion
One-piece width checkNeeds panelscut width exceeds entered roll width

Copyable tarp specification

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How the Tarpaulin Weight Calculation Works
1. Add the entered edge fold to the cut size:Cut dimension = finished dimension + 2 × edge fold2. Calculate the base PVC fabric weight:Base weight (kg) = cut area (m²) × GSM ÷ 1,0003. Add a separate finishing estimate:Estimated finished weight = base weight × (1 + finishing extra %)
GSM is area weightGSM tells you the nominal grams per square meter. It does not by itself prove tear strength, coating quality, UV life or waterproof performance.
Cut area is not finished areaA folded or welded hem needs material outside the requested finished size. Enter the actual production allowance used by your fabricator.
Hardware stays approximateWebbing, rope, eyelets, D-rings, patches, labels and packing vary. The finishing percentage is a planning allowance, not a certified shipment weight.
UNISIGN PVC Tarpaulin GSM Presets
The calculator presets use current nominal values shown on UNISIGN product pages. Confirm the approved model, tolerance, roll width, color, surface treatment and test data before purchase.
PresetNominal GSMNominal max widthTypical page applicationImportant RFQ check
ULT35340gsm3.2m / 126inMattress or gym-mat coversLight-duty construction and finish
ULT35/450C450gsm3.2m / 126inFence, grain, truck and boat coversUV, temperature and fabrication method
ULT1817550gsm5.1m / 200inAwnings, covers and tentsColor, lacquer and FR requirement
ULT1199580 or 610gsm5.1m / 200inAwnings, pool covers and roofingChoose the exact GSM and base fabric
UCT / ULT650gsmUp to 5.1m / 200inTruck, trailer and pallet coversCoated versus laminated construction
ULT1212750gsm5.1m / 200inIndustrial, airport and agricultural useTensile, tear and cold-crack data
UKCT30341050gsm3.45m / 136inTensile membranes and structuresEngineering and project-specific approval
See the full PVC laminated tarpaulin range, vinyl tarp roll specification and 1050gsm knife-coated tarpaulin.
Send These 10 Items With a Tarpaulin RFQ
  • Finished length, width and quantity
  • Roll material or finished fabricated tarp
  • Required GSM and allowed tolerance
  • Laminated or knife-coated construction
  • Base fabric yarn and density
  • Hem, weld, webbing or rope reinforcement
  • Eyelet type, diameter and spacing
  • Color, gloss or matte surface
  • UV, cold-crack, anti-mildew and FR needs
  • Packing method and maximum handling weight
Safety note: this tool estimates flat material mass only. It does not approve lifting, tie-down spacing, wind load, structural support, water load, snow load or membrane engineering.
Tarpaulin Size & Weight Calculator FAQs
 
 How do I calculate tarpaulin weight from GSM?
Multiply the material area in square meters by GSM and divide by 1,000. A 10m × 8m rectangle in 650gsm material is about 52kg before hems, reinforcement and hardware.
 
 
 Why is the finished tarp heavier than the GSM calculation?
Folded hems, welded overlaps, webbing, rope, patches, eyelets, D-rings, labels, repair pieces and surface moisture can add weight. Enter a finishing percentage only as a planning estimate.
 
 
 Is higher GSM always a stronger tarpaulin?
No. GSM measures area weight. Base yarn, weave density, PVC formula, coating adhesion, tensile strength, tear strength, UV treatment and fabrication quality also matter.
 
 
 How does the calculator estimate eyelet quantity?
It divides each finished side into equal intervals no larger than the entered spacing and counts shared corner eyelets once. Confirm the actual shop drawing and reinforcement layout.
 
 
 Can the entered roll width make the tarp in one piece?
The tool checks whether the shorter cut dimension fits across the entered roll width. If not, welded or sewn panels are needed. Use the wide-format panel and seam planner as an initial layout reference.
 
 
 Is calculated weight the same as shipping weight?
No. Shipping weight can include packing, cores, pallets, moisture, accessories and production tolerance. Confirm final net and gross weight with the approved order.
 
Need a PVC Tarpaulin Roll or Finished Cover?
Send the copied specification with the intended application, outdoor life, color, construction, reinforcement, eyelet plan and order quantity. UNISIGN can confirm applicable material options and samples.
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Related planning tools: panel and seam planner · roll weight and area calculator.