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Paint Calculator

Not sure how much paint you need to buy to get the job done? Or which sheen to get? Plug your room measurements into our handy calculator below, and we'll solve your problem!

You'll need to enter the width of each wall in the room you intend to paint, the average wall height, and, to get really precise, we even give you the option of entering the area of any doorspace or windows that won't be painted. You can fill out your measurements in either centimeters or inches, whichever your prefer.

all fields with * are required

* Use this calculator in: feet or  metres

Walls: Enter the width of each wall in the room (up to a maximum of 5).

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* Wall Height (for all walls)  

Doors (enter total surface area taken up by doors)   

Windows (enter total surface area taken up by windows)   

Number of Coats:

* Room: Choose the type of room you are painting

  

Want to learn about paint sheen in more detail? Check out Jane's guide to different paint sheens, and her useful tips to pick the one best suited to your needs.

Curious about the differences between latex-based and oil-based paints? Read Jane's explanation.