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Wood Stain Coverage Table: Stain needed by Area to stain

Reference table of stain needed for Wood Stain Coverage across a range of area to stain 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 wood stain coverage reference table shows the stain needed for a range of area to stain values, assuming a coverage per litre of 10 m²/L and a number of coats of 2. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Wood Stain Coverage Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Area to stainStain needed
10 m²2.00
20 m²4.00
30 m²6.00
40 m²8.00
60 m²12.00
80 m²16.00
120 m²24.00
200 m²40.00
280 m²56.00
400 m²80.00

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your area to stain and read across to the stain needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Wood Stain Coverage Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Wood Stain Coverage 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 Wood Stain Coverage Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common area to stain values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Wood Stain Coverage Calculator.

Arjun Desai · B.Tech (Engineering)

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