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QuietZone® Pink Next Gen® Fiberglas® Acoustic Insulation Calculator | Owens Corning Insulation
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QuietZone® PINK NEXT GEN® FIBERGLAS® Acoustic Insulation delivers sound control, installs easily, and can make an impact on the environment. Wondering how it stacks up against comparable mineral wool? Use our calculator to see the difference for yourself.

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QuietZone® PINK NEXT Gen® Fiberglas® Acoustic InsulationMineral Wool Batt Insulation^

Bags of insulation required

3.5” Thickness, 16” OC Framing

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Pounds of fiber used

Based on density of 2.5 lbs/ft3 and 0.8 lbs/ft3

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Metric tons of fiber used

Weight: QuietZone 0.23 lbs/ft2 and Mineral Wool^ 0.73 lbs/ft2

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Tons of CO2 emitted

During transportation‡

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#Vancouver, Calgary, Regina and Winnipeg calculations are based on distance from Grand Forks, BC (mineral wool) and Edmonton, AB (fiberglass) manufacturing plants. Toronto, Montréal, Fredericton and Halifax calculations are bases on distance from Milton, ON (mineral wool) and Scarborough, ON (fiberglass) manufacturing plants. ^AFB® Acoustical Fire Batt.

*Estimates based on stated assumptions. Savings vary. ‡Diesel engines produce 2.7 kg of CO2 per liter of diesel fuel consumed (Natural Resources Canada). Heavy Truck On-Road Average Fuel Consumption 29.3L/100KM (Natural Resources Canada). ~Based on an average black bear weight of 300 lbs. and moose weight of 1 ton. † Source: NRCAN Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator ≈Based on price per square foot cost comparison of AFB 3 1/2X16X48 ROCKWOOL 65SF BAG vs 3 5/8X16X48 QUIETZONE STEEL STUD OC 128 SF BAG as posted on Ontario based public retail website on November 1, 2024.

When choosing a product for your project, consider first the technical specifications needed. Select the product for performance attributes to meet application requirements (fire, acoustic, thermal, moisture, etc.).

Additional Fiberglas® Benefits


Manufacturing Energy
and Raw Materials


Labour with Less Bags
to Handle and Install


Delivery Costs


Cost per Square Foot


Easy to Cut


Friction Fit

Environmental Impact

Our Mission

It is our mission to build a sustainable future through material innovation. By using QuietZone PINK NET GEN FIBERGLAS Acoustic Insulation in your next project, you may significantly reduce the environmental impact.

Sustainability & LEED®

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