Paint Calculator Online: How Much Paint Do You Need for a Room?
The paint calculator solves the most common DIY question: how many gallons (or liters) of paint do I need to finish my project? Enter your room's length, width, and ceiling height, plus the number of doors and windows. The calculator computes total wall area (perimeter × height for rectangular rooms), subtracts standard door (21 sqft / 1.95 sqm) and window (15 sqft / 1.4 sqm) areas, multiplies by the number of coats (2 is standard for most projects), and divides by the paint's coverage rate (typically 350 sqft per gallon for interior latex). The result is rounded up to whole gallons — because paint stores don't sell partial cans — plus a small buffer for waste and touch-ups. Use it for any rectangular room: bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and offices. For irregular shapes (L-rooms, bay windows, vaulted ceilings), break the space into rectangles and sum the results.