How Much Paint Do I Need for a Room?
Gallons for two coats in common room sizes with 8 ft ceilings, one door, one or two windows and 350 sq ft of coverage per gallon. Pick a size for 1 and 3 coats, primer and the ceiling.
| Room (ft) | Floor sq ft | Wall area to paint | Walls (gallons) | Walls + ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8x8 | 64 | 221 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
| 10x10 | 100 | 285 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| 10x12 | 120 | 317 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| 12x12 | 144 | 349 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| 12x14 | 168 | 366 sq ft | 3 | 4 |
| 12x16 | 192 | 398 sq ft | 3 | 4 |
| 14x14 | 196 | 398 sq ft | 3 | 4 |
| 14x16 | 224 | 430 sq ft | 3 | 4 |
| 15x20 | 300 | 510 sq ft | 3 | 5 |
| 16x16 | 256 | 462 sq ft | 3 | 5 |
| 16x20 | 320 | 526 sq ft | 4 | 5 |
| 20x20 | 400 | 590 sq ft | 4 | 6 |
Different ceiling height, windows or number of coats? Use the paint calculator. Landscaping too? See mulch by area and concrete by slab size.