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Paint Calculator

Room dimensions in → exact gallons out. No more guessing at the hardware store. Takes 30 seconds.

🏠 Enter Your Room Dimensions

Fill in the fields below — the estimate updates automatically as you type.

feet
feet
feet (typical: 9)
≈ 20 sq ft each
≈ 15 sq ft each
Budget~$28/gal
Standard~$45/gal
Premium~$70/gal

How does it calculate?

We use the same formula professional painters use — no magic, just math.

1

Room Perimeter × Height

Total wall area in square feet

2

Subtract Openings

20 sq ft per door, 15 per window

3

Multiply by Coats

Divide by 350 sq ft per gallon

4

Add 10% Waste

For touch-ups, spills, and cuts

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Your Estimate

Updates as you type

gallons needed
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Enter room dimensions above
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Painting Guide →

💡 Pro Tips

  • Always round up to the nearest gallon — you can't paint half a wall
  • Buy paint from one batch — different dye lots look slightly different
  • Keep leftover paint — label the can with the room for future touch-ups
  • One gallon of primer goes further than paint — covers ~400 sq ft

⚠️ Don't Forget

  • Primer is NOT included in this estimate
  • Textured walls use 10–20% more paint
  • Very dark colors may need 3+ coats over light walls

Need the full how-to guide?

Read: Interior Painting Guide →

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