Car Tint Percentage Calculator

Adjust the VLT slider to preview exactly how dark your window tint will look — live on a real car silhouette.

35 % VLT
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Quick Presets
Light transmitted 35%
Light blocked 65%
Darkness level Medium
Live Tint Preview
35% VLT — 35% of visible light passes through

Window Tint Percentage Guide — VLT Chart

VLT % Darkness Level Light Blocked Common Use Visibility
5%Limo Tint95%Limousines, privacy glassNear opaque from outside
15%Very Dark85%Performance cars, privacy buildsVery hard to see inside
20%Dark Tint80%Popular aftermarket choiceDifficult to see inside
35%Medium Tint65%Most common legal limit (many US states)Visible but shaded
50%Light Tint50%Mild heat & UV reductionClearly visible inside
70%Very Light30%Factory-style, mostly UV protectionEasily visible inside
90%Nearly Clear10%Factory windshields, UV film onlyEssentially clear
ⓘ VLT (Visible Light Transmission) is the percentage of visible light that passes through your window tint. A lower VLT % means a darker tint. Always check your local laws before installing window tint — legal limits vary by state, country, and window position (front windshield, front side, rear side, rear window).
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