Surfboard Volume: Litres by Weight and Skill
Volume decides how easily a board paddles and catches waves. Weight times a skill factor gives a sensible range to shop from.
What is the Surfboard Volume Calculator?
Enter your weight in kilograms and your skill level. The tool multiplies weight by a skill-based factor to give a volume range. This is a guide: board shape, fitness, and wave type also affect the right volume.
How to use it
- Enter your body weight in kilograms.
- Pick your skill level.
- Click Find Board Volume.
Worked example
A 75 kg intermediate surfer gets about 30 to 37.5 litres: 75 kg times a factor of 0.4 to 0.5 litres per kg.
What volume for a 75 kg intermediate surfer?
About 30 to 37.5 litres, around 0.4 to 0.5 litres per kilogram of body weight.
Frequently asked questions
Why do beginners need more volume?
More volume paddles faster and catches waves earlier, which matters most while learning.
Is volume the only number?
No. Length, width, and outline shape change how a given volume feels.