Quantities and Payments

Paint Quantity Calculator

Estimate paint liters and pails from paint area, coverage, coats, waste rate, and pail size.

Calculations use square meters internally; the entered area is converted automatically.

Estimate note

This quick estimate uses paint area, coverage, coats, waste rate, and pail size. Confirm final quantity with product coverage, surface condition, and site conditions.

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Paint result

Paint after waste

11 L (2.91 US gal)

Recommended pails

3 pails

Paint area: 50 m² (538.2 ft²)

Base paint: 10 L (2.64 US gal)

Purchase paint: 15 L (3.96 US gal)

Assumptions

  • Paint area: 50 m² (538.2 ft²)
  • Coverage: 10 m²/L (407.46 ft²/US gal)
  • Coats: 2
  • Waste rate: 10%
  • Pail size: 5 L (1.32 US gal)
Paint quantity estimate
Paint area: 50 m² (538.2 ft²)
Coverage: 10 m²/L (407.46 ft²/US gal)
Coats: 2
Liters after 10% waste: 11 L (2.91 US gal)
Pail size: 5 L (1.32 US gal)
Recommended purchase: 3 pails (15 L, 3.96 US gal)

This is a quick field estimate. Confirm final quantities with product coverage, surface condition, and site conditions.