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Paint Calculator — Litres Needed for a Room

Enter the room dimensions and the number of coats to see the wall area and the litres of paint to buy.

Paint Calculator

Liters needed to paint a room

Paint needed9.0 L
Wall area45.0 m²
Ceiling area20.0 m²
Floor perimeter18.0 m

How it works

  • Typical emulsion covers 10–12 m² per litre per coat.
  • Two coats are standard; bare plaster may need three.

Frequently asked questions

Should I subtract doors and windows?

For small rooms the extra paint is a useful buffer. For large glazed walls, deduct their area from the total before buying.

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