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Estimate gallons for the wall area you plan to paint.

Your numbers

sq ft
coats
sq ft
%
Buy approximately
6 gallons
Calculated volume5.03 gal
Coated area1,600 sq ft

Updates as you change the numbers. No account needed.

How this estimate works

Gallons = paintable area × coats ÷ coverage per gallon × (1 + extra allowance ÷ 100).

Enter net wall area after subtracting windows and doors. Coverage depends on the product, surface, and application.

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