Calculators

Masterbatch dosing, concrete pigment dosage and colour difference.

Quick calculations our customers use every day. All calculations run in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.

Masterbatch dosing

How much masterbatch to add, and what pigment level it gives.

Polymer batch size (kg)Dosing (%)Pigment content of masterbatch (%)

Pigment needed per cubic metre and per mix, dosed on cement weight.

Cement content (kg per m³)Pigment dosage (% of cement)Mix volume (m³)Pigment form

Compare a sample with a standard using CIELAB values. Gives ΔE*ab (CIE76) and ΔE00 (CIEDE2000).

Standard L*Standard a*Standard b* Sample L*Sample a*Sample b*

Results are guides for planning. Confirm dosing by trial on your own materials and equipment.