This wallpaper reference table shows the rolls needed for a range of total wall area values, assuming a coverage per roll of 56 sq ft and a wastage allowance of 15%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Wallpaper Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total wall area | Rolls needed |
|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | 3 |
| 200 sq ft | 5 |
| 300 sq ft | 7 |
| 400 sq ft | 9 |
| 600 sq ft | 13 |
| 800 sq ft | 17 |
| 1,200 sq ft | 25 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 42 |
| 2,800 sq ft | 58 |
| 4,000 sq ft | 83 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total wall area and read across to the rolls needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Wallpaper Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the Wallpaper Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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