How to Use R-value in a Sentence

R-value

noun

• Look for a sleeping pad with an R-value of five or higher.
  — Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
• R-value refers to the ability of the insulation to slow the transfer of heat through the material.
  — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
• The higher the R-value, the better the insulation is at reducing heat transfer.
  — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
• Pick insulation with the right R-value for your climate; fiberglass is the easiest and most affordable choice.
  — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
• The last consideration is the R-value of the insulation.
  — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
• Insulation is identified and labeled by R-value.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
• The higher the insulation R-value, the greater the insulating power.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
• In Michigan, recommended attic R-values range from R49 at the low end to R60 in all areas of the state.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
• Different climates require different insulation R-values.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025