In feet — 375 sq ft per gallon

North American standard, per coat.

Area to paint
Paint needed
In gallons (3.78 L)

In meters — 10 m² per litre

Metric standard (Europe), per coat.

Area to paint
Paint needed
≈ 2.5 L cans to plan for

Basis: 375 sq ft per gallon per coat (North America) · 10 m² per litre per coat (metric) · deductions: 20 sq ft (1.9 m²)/door, 15 sq ft (1.4 m²)/window. Plan ~10% extra for porous surfaces or covering dark colours.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet does a gallon of paint cover?

About 350 to 400 sq ft per coat (we use 375 sq ft), depending on surface porosity and paint type. On new drywall or when covering a dark colour, plan for the low end.

How do I calculate the paintable area of a room?

Room perimeter × wall height, minus openings (about 20 sq ft per door and 15 sq ft per window). Add the ceiling (length × width) if you are painting it.

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