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U-Value Calculator

Build a wall section, get its thermal resistance + compliance.

Lay up an assembly layer by layer (insulation, masonry, air gap, etc.), and the tool reports the U-value, R-value, thermal mass, and whether it meets climate-aware targets.

U-Value Calculator

Runs in the browser — nothing to install.

Open U-Value Calculator

Free account required. Create one.

StandardISO 6946
InputMaterial library
OutputU / R-value

Using it

Pick your workflow

Quick Check for a single element; Project Analysis for a full 3D envelope.

Add layers

Stack materials in the order they appear in your wall section — exterior to interior.

Set thicknesses

Adjust each layer's thickness; U/R-values recalculate live.

Load climate (optional)

Add an EPW to see climate-aware compliance targets.

Read the results

U-value, R-total, thermal mass, and pass/fail verdict appear on the right.

Tips

  • Do — Order layers exterior → interior; the calculator uses surface resistances on the boundaries.
  • Avoid — Forgetting air gaps or membranes — they affect R-value too.

U-Value Calculator

Runs in the browser — nothing to install.

Open U-Value Calculator

Free account required. Create one.

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U-Value Calculator — ArchiTool