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Rboard R-Values & Thicknesses
Standard
Thickness
in.
1/2"

5/8"

3/4"
1"
1.5"
2.0"
2.5"
3.0"
3.5"
mm.
13
16
19
25
38
51
63.5
76.2
88.9
R-Value*
3.0
3.8
4.5
6.0
9.0
12.1
15.3
18.5
21.7
RSI
.53
.67
.79
1.06
1.58
2.13
2.69
3.26
3.82
Pieces per Pkg.
42
34
29
22
15
11
18
15
13
4´ x 8´ Size - Sq. Ft./Pkg.
1344
1088
928
704
480
352
576
480
416
4´ x 9´ Size - Sq. Ft./Pkg.
1512
1244
1044
792
540
396
648
540
468
* Conditioned thermal values were determined by ASTM Test Method C 518 at 75° F mean temperature. All test specimens were conditioned in accordance with procedures outlined in ASTM C 1289-02, Section 11.1.2.1