COVER AREA & CUT LENGTH

Frost Cloth Calculator

Size protective fabric from bed length, covered width and end allowances.

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Planning result

Fabric area384 ft²
Cut length per row24 ft
Total cut length48 ft
Rows covered2

Use this as a planning estimate. Verify product labels, local conditions and supplier packaging before buying or applying materials.

THE FORMULA

How the result is calculated

Cut length per row = bed length + two end allowances. Total fabric area = cut length × fabric width × number of rows.

SproutScale preserves full precision while calculating and rounds only the displayed result or the final purchasable unit.

FIELD NOTES

Before you act

  • Measure over the installed hoops rather than across the soil.
  • Secure edges without stretching fabric tightly.
  • Vent covers when temperatures rise above the crop's comfort range.
QUICK ANSWERS

Frost cloth FAQ

Does frost cloth guarantee protection?

No. Protection depends on fabric rating, wind, duration, crop, soil heat and how well the edges are sealed.

Can the fabric touch plants?

Light covers sometimes can, but hoops reduce abrasion and create a larger protected air space.