Omer T.

Karaguzel, PhD
2021 The Praxis of Performance Simulation

Thermal Insulation Thickness Calculator

R-Value (IP) 20 htft2F/Btu Define your required R-Value (IP units)
R-Value (SI) 3.52 m^2K/W
Thermal Conductance 0.284 W/m^2K
Thermal Conductivitiy 0.007 W/mK Thermal Insulation Property (Update for a different insulation material)
Required Thickness 0.025 m Use it to create a new material layer
2.5 cm
0.08 ft
1.0 inch

Sample Thermal Insulation Materials R-Value IP Thickness IP Thickness SI

Vacuum Insulation Panel (Variotec) R-20 1 2.5
Basic Thermo-physical Properties Value Units R-30 1.5 3.7
Conductivity 0.007 W/mK R-40 1.9 4.9
Density 256 kg/m3
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kgK

EPS Rigid Insulation (IESVE Library)

Basic Thermo-physical Properties Value Units
Conductivity 0.025 W/mK
Density 20 kg/m3
Specific Heat Capacity 1030 J/kgK