How much paint do I need for a room?
Enter the room dimensions and openings to get the gallons to buy — then see the walls in 3D. Defaults assume one door and one window; adjust to your room.
Result
Enter your measurements to see the result
How is this calculated?
Wall area = perimeter × height = 2 × (length + width) × height. From that we subtract the openings you won't paint — 21 ft² per door (a standard 3′×7′) and 15 ft² per window (about 3′×5′).
Multiply the paintable area by the number of coats, divide by 350 ft² — the area one gallon covers per coat — and round up to whole gallons. Coverage varies by paint and surface; bare, patched, or dark walls may need a primer coat first.