Hi Yuan -
I use the same formula - the total pad/ball mating area (after collapse) divided into the weight (in grams) of the package. I have used a not too exceed number of 30 g/ in sq. but have gone up to 44 g/in sq. So the weight per joint will vary with the number of balls, the size of the balls and the pitch.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Phil Zarrow
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