Building & DIY

Paint Gallons by Area (Coverage Estimator)

Enter the square footage and how many coats you want, and you get the gallons of paint, primer, or stain to buy. The default coverage is 350 sq ft per gallon.

How to use
  1. Enter the area to be coated in square feet.
  2. Set the coverage rate or keep the 350 sq ft default.
  3. Choose the number of coats.
Area
Gallons to buy
6 gal

1,000 sq ft / 375 × 2 coats

Exact (per job)
5.33 gal
Litres equiv.
22.7 L
Total area painted
2,000 sq ft
Cost estimate
$210
Estimates only, allow for waste and confirm against local building codes and supplier specs.
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Common questions

How much area does a gallon of paint cover?

One gallon covers about 350 square feet in a single coat on a smooth surface. Rough or porous surfaces cover less.

Do I double the paint for two coats?

Roughly, yes. A second coat usually needs close to the same amount as the first, so the tool multiplies by the coat count.