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Sunscreen Calculator – Calculate How Much SPF to Use
Estimate how much broad-spectrum sunscreen to apply for your face, neck, or body using the standard 2 mg/cm² dose — with practical teaspoon and finger-length guidance.
Select the area you want to protect. We estimate how much broad-spectrum sunscreen to apply using the standard 2 mg/cm² dose, with practical teaspoon and finger-length guidance.
Recommended amount
1.7 g
About 1.7 ml · 0.34 tsp · ~3.1 finger-lengths
Grams
1.7 g
Teaspoons
0.34 tsp
Surface area
835 cm²
- For face coverage, many dermatologists cite ~1/4 teaspoon or two finger-lengths of product.
- Apply as the last skincare step in the morning, before makeup.
- Reapply every 2 hours outdoors, and after swimming or heavy sweating.
- Most people under-apply — using enough product matters as much as SPF number.