A Shopify store owner needs a calculator that allows customers to input wall dimensions (height and width) to determine how many wall panels are required. Each panel measures 2.9m × 0.6m.
Proposed Solutions:
Custom development approach: Calculate total area needed, divide by individual panel area (1.74m²), then use Shopify’s Ajax API to add the calculated quantity to cart. Recommendation is to build directly into the theme for better branding integration rather than using an app.
App-based solution: Browse the Shopify App Store for calculator apps. One suggestion includes using an AI-powered calculator builder that can generate custom layouts based on specific use cases, with adjustable units, pricing, and rounding options.
Both approaches aim to provide customers with accurate quantity estimates before checkout, reducing confusion and support inquiries.
Hi Everyone,
We’re in need of a product quantity calculator, where customers can input their area height and width and automatically calculate how many wall panels they need, as each wall panel is 2.9x0.6m.
An example is below:
https://www.thewoodveneerhub.com.au/products/oak-acoustic-slat-wood-wall-panels
Hi @Panello ,
If I have this right the formula would be:
first calculate the area of a single panel 2.9 x 0.6 = 0.174m
next take the shoppers area, let’s say 6 x 2 = 12m
finally the shoppers area divided by panel area gives us this: 12 / 0.174 = 68 panels
Using Ajax API you can add X amount of variants to the cart. My recommendation is to build it right into the theme to match branding and layout. Would not recommend an app for this.
You can contact me for development services my website is in my signature.
Hey!
If you’re looking to set up a product quantity calculator where customers can input height and width to find out how many wall panels they need - good news is there are a few ways to do it on Shopify.
First, take a look at the Shopify App Store - just search for “calculator” and you’ll find apps that handle everything from area-based calculations to price estimators. Some are built specifically for use cases like yours (products sold by size or volume).
Also, here’s a screenshot of a calculator I made using our own app at Elfsight. I just typed your use case into the AI generator inside the app and it created a working calculator layout that fits this exact need - you can then adjust the units, set prices, rounding, labels, and layout however you like.
Could be a nice way to give customers clarity before checkout and reduce back-and-forth.
Cheers,
Elfsight Team
