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Ice Melt Calculator
Salt stops working as temperatures fall: sodium chloride is ineffective below about 15ยฐF while calcium chloride keeps melting down to -25ยฐF. Colder conditions also mean you need more product per square foot.
How it works
Driveway or path length
Width
Outside temperature
Product
Ice thickness
Area to treat
Ice melt needed
Effective at this temperature?
Product warning
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Ice Melt Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.