Paint Calculator

Calculate how many litres of paint you need for any room. Enter room dimensions, number of coats and paint type. Includes cost estimate.

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The Paint Calculator estimates how many litres of paint you need to cover walls (and optionally ceilings) for one or more rooms. Enter room width, length and height, subtract windows and doors, choose paint type and number of coats, and get the total litres plus a cost estimate based on your price per litre.

How it works

  1. 1Enter room width, length and height in metres
  2. 2Add number of windows and doors (automatically deducted)
  3. 3Select paint type, number of coats and price per litre
  4. 4Get total litres needed and estimated cost

Who uses this tool

  • ✓Calculating paint for a house repaint
  • ✓Estimating primer and topcoat quantities separately
  • ✓Budgeting a painting project before buying
  • ✓Comparing 1-coat vs 2-coat paint requirements