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How much paint do I need?

Divide paintable area multiplied by the number of coats by the paint’s coverage per liter.

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Your result8 L

Coverage varies by product and surface. Enter net area after doors and windows.

6.4327.2368408.8449.648Paintable area (m²)
Other inputs stay fixed. Point labels show the calculated result in L; this is a scenario comparison.

Paint = area × coats ÷ coverage

Divide paintable area multiplied by the number of coats by the paint’s coverage per liter.

Worked example

For 60 m², two coats, and 10 m²/L coverage, the estimate is 12 L. Subtract windows and doors; porous surfaces can need more paint.

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Choose the correct starting quantity and keep full precision until the final step. An arithmetic result describes the numbers entered; the usefulness of the result depends on accurate measurements and the assumptions in the calculation.

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