How to use this calculator :

1. In the first box, enter the thickness that you want to be plate to in microns (thousandths of a millimetre).

2. In the second box, enter the surface area of the article in square centimetres (cm2).

3. Click the ‘Calculate’ button.

4. Read off the amp setting for your rectifier and the plating time.

5. If using an amp-hour meter or our Coulometer to monitor the process, read of these figures.

6. Finally read off the weight of copper that should be plated.