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Paint Calculator

Know exactly how many liters of paint to buy before going to the store.

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Surface area is computed as the perimeter of the room times the wall height (2 × height × (length + width)), plus the ceiling when selected. Multiply by the number of coats and divide by the coverage of your paint (m²/L).

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How it works

Surface area is computed as the perimeter of the room times the wall height (2 × height × (length + width)), plus the ceiling when selected. Multiply by the number of coats and divide by the coverage of your paint (m²/L).

Worked example

A 5 m × 4 m room with 2.5 m walls and 2 coats: walls = 2×2.5×(5+4) = 45 m², ceiling = 20 m², total 65 m² × 2 coats = 130 m² ÷ 10 m²/L = 13 liters.

Recommendations

  • Choose paint with high coverage (10–14 m²/L) to reduce cost
  • Subtract windows and doors: roughly −1.5 m² each
  • Buy one extra liter to keep for touch-ups

Tips & advice

  • Always stir the can before use and apply a primer coat
  • Two thin coats last longer than one thick coat
  • Use a roller for walls and a brush for corners and trim
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They use standard industry formulas. Always round up for materials and confirm with a professional for structural work.

The calculators use metric units (meters, liters, m³). Convert imperial measurements beforehand if needed.

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