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Kaip apskaičiuoti Paint Coverage

Kas yra Paint Coverage?

A paint coverage calculator estimates how many litres of paint are needed to cover a room's walls and ceiling. Standard paint covers approximately 10–12 m² per litre, depending on surface texture and paint quality.

Formulė

gallons_needed = (area_sqft / coverage_sqft_per_gallon) × coats
area
Area (sq ft) — Wall/surface area to paint
cov
Coverage per gallon (sq ft/gal) — Typical: 300–400 sq ft/gal
coats
Number of coats (coats) — Usually 2; dark→light may need 3
gallons
Paint needed (gallons) — Total paint required

Žingsnis po žingsnio vadovas

  1. 1Wall area = 2 × (length + width) × height
  2. 2Ceiling area = length × width
  3. 3Total area = (walls + ceiling) × number of coats
  4. 4Litres needed = total area ÷ 10 (coverage rate)
  5. 5Deduct ~1.5 m² per door and ~1 m² per window

Worked Examples

Įvestis
5×4m room, 2.4m ceiling, 2 coats
Rezultatas
~20 litres needed (8 × 2.5L cans)
Įvestis
Single wall 4×2.5m, 1 coat
Rezultatas
~1 litre
Įvestis
Full house repaint, 150m² walls
Rezultatas
~30 litres per coat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square feet does 1 gallon cover?

Typical: 350 sq ft for one coat. Varies by paint type, surface texture, colour, and prep.

How many coats do I need?

2 coats standard. Primer + 2 coats if repainting dark to light. High-quality paint may cover in 1.5 coats.

What is primer?

Priming prepares surface, improves adhesion, reduces coats needed. Use when: new drywall, stains, major colour change.

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