Paint & Wall Square Footage Calculator
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How to Use the Paint Calculator
Measure your room's length, width, and wall height. Enter the number of doors and windows to subtract their area. Select how many coats you plan to apply.
- Standard door: ~21 sq ft (3' x 7')
- Standard window: ~15 sq ft (3' x 5')
- Paint coverage: 1 gallon covers ~350 sq ft
Paint Coverage Formula
Total Area = Perimeter × Wall Height
Paint Needed = (Total Area - Doors & Windows) ÷ 350 × Coats
Paint Needed = (Total Area - Doors & Windows) ÷ 350 × Coats
Frequently Asked Questions
Measure the wall's width and height, multiply them for square footage, then divide by 350. For a 12' x 8' wall with one coat: 96 ÷ 350 = 0.27 gallons (about 1 quart).
This calculator estimates wall paint only. Ceilings typically take 1-2 gallons depending on room size.
Buy 10% extra for waste, touch-ups, and future repairs. If the calculator says 1.2 gallons, buy 1 gallon and 1 quart.