This paint reference table shows the paint needed for a range of total wall area values, assuming a number of coats of 2 and a coverage per litre of 110 sq ft/L. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Paint Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total wall area | Paint needed | Exact litres |
|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 2 | 1.82 |
| 200 sq ft | 4 | 3.64 |
| 300 sq ft | 6 | 5.45 |
| 400 sq ft | 8 | 7.27 |
| 600 sq ft | 11 | 10.91 |
| 800 sq ft | 15 | 14.55 |
| 1,200 sq ft | 22 | 21.82 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 37 | 36.36 |
| 2,800 sq ft | 51 | 50.91 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 73 | 72.73 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total wall area and read across to the paint needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Paint Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Paint Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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