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Siding Table: Panels/boxes needed by Wall area

Reference table of panels/boxes needed for Siding across a range of wall area values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Arjun Desai, B.Tech (Engineering) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This siding reference table shows the panels/boxes needed for a range of wall area values, assuming a coverage per panel/box of 2 m² and a wastage allowance of 1%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Siding Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Wall areaPanels/boxes needed
20 m²11
40 m²22
60 m²33
80 m²44
120 m²66
160 m²88
240 m²132
400 m²221
560 m²308
800 m²441

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your wall area and read across to the panels/boxes needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Siding Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Siding Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Siding Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common wall area values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Siding Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

Arjun Desai is an engineer who writes about the practical physics, electronics and energy calculations behind everyday technology.