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Use these yields to ballpark adhesive cost. They are approximate figures, not an interactive calculator. Send units per minute, bead or dot size, and grade for a plant quote.
Approximate pieces per pound
Drop about 5,000/lb; small dot 1,428/lb; dime dot 714/lb; quarter dot 285/lb. Bead yield about 281 ft of 1/8 in, 134 ft of 1/4 in, 88 ft of 3/8 in, 65 ft of 1/2 in per pound.
At $2–$6 per lb
Drop: about $0.0004–$0.0012. Small dot $0.00140–$0.00430. Dime $0.0028–$0.0084. Quarter $0.007–$0.021. A 1-foot 1/8 in bead about $0.0071–$0.0212; 1/4 in $0.0149–$0.0446; 3/8 in $0.0227–$0.0682; 1/2 in $0.0307–$0.0921.
Related: How to estimate hot melt adhesive usage.
Related Cattie grades
General plant guidance only — not a substitute for your process, SDS/TDS, or line trials. Call 800-249-0337 to match a grade.