How much area can one liter of latex paint cover?

One liter of latex paint covers approximately 12 square meters (single coat). Actual coverage depends on wall absorption and application technique. It is recommended to allow 10-15% for waste. For two coats, 1 liter covers about 6 square meters.

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Calculate wall paint quantity and number of buckets

Room Length (m)

Room Width (m)

Ceiling Height (m)

Number of Doors

~2m² each

Number of Windows

~1.5m² each

Number of Coats

Waste Rate (%)

Paint Type

Latex Paint Needed

11.6 L

Paintable area 63.4m² · 2 coat(s) · incl. 10% waste

Area Breakdown

Wall Area50.4 m²

Ceiling Area20 m²

Less Doors-4 m²

Less Windows-3 m²

Actual Paintable Area63.4 m²

Purchase Guide

5L/bucket

3 bucket(s)Recommended

10L/bucket

2 bucket(s)

18L/bucket

1 bucket(s)

20L/bucket

1 bucket(s)

Paint Calculator Guide

This calculator estimates the amount of paint needed for a room. Enter room dimensions and door/window areas to calculate the paintable surface and number of cans needed.

Typical paint coverage is 12-14 m^2/L (two coats), but check the product specifications.

Paint Quantity Calculation

Paintable area = Wall area - Door and window areas Paint needed = Paintable area ÷ Coverage per liter

Room wall area estimates: - 10 m^2 room: ~30 m^2 walls - 20 m^2 room: ~55 m^2 walls - 30 m^2 living room: ~75 m^2 walls

Painting tips: - 1 coat primer + 2 coats topcoat - Light over dark may need 3+ coats - Buy 10% extra for touch-ups - One 5L can of latex paint covers ~60-70 m^2 (two coats)

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