Acoustic Panel Calculator
Enter your room and use-case to get a panel count, a coverage target, and a placement plan you can print. No brand bias — we don't sell panels.
How this is calculated
We compute your wall + ceiling area, take the coverage range recommended for your use-case, reserve four corners for floor-to-ceiling bass traps, and convert the remaining target area into a panel count for your chosen panel size. Full formulas and sources are on the methodology page. To verify the reverberation effect of this treatment, use the RT60 calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many acoustic panels do I need?
For a typical home studio, treat 30–40% of your wall and ceiling area with broadband absorption, plus a floor-to-ceiling bass trap in each corner. The exact panel count depends on room size and panel size — the calculator above works it out from your dimensions.
Where should acoustic panels go first?
Treat the four corners (bass traps) and the first reflection points on the side walls and ceiling before covering the rest of the wall area.
Are 2-inch or 4-inch acoustic panels better?
Thicker panels absorb lower frequencies. A 4-inch (100 mm) panel absorbs far more energy below 500 Hz than a 2-inch (50 mm) panel — which is why thicker panels and corner bass traps matter most for music rooms. 2-inch panels are fine for taming high-frequency reflections on a budget. Compare the figures in the absorption database.
Can a room have too much acoustic treatment?
Yes. Over-damping a room — especially with thin panels that only absorb highs — makes it sound unnaturally dead and fatiguing, and leaves the bass problems untouched. Aim for the target reverberation time for your use-case (check the RT60 calculator) rather than the lowest possible number.