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Exterior Paint Calculator

House walls and gables, with surface texture. US units, change any unit beside its field.

Measurements

About this calculator

Paint for the outside of a house, including triangular gable ends, with an allowance for rough surfaces that soak up more paint.

How it’s calculated

Area = perimeter × eaves height + ½ × gable width × gable height for each gable − openings. Texture multiplies the area. Paint = area × coats ÷ coverage.

Worked example

With these inputs:

House perimeter
160 ft
Wall height (eaves)
10 ft
Gable ends
2
Gable width
28 ft
Gable height (eaves to peak)
7 ft
Doors and windows area
120 sq ft
Surface
Smooth (siding, render)
Coats
2
Coverage (sq ft per gallon)
300

the result is:

Paint needed
11.17 gal
Wall area (net)
1,676 sq ft
Texture-adjusted area
1,676 sq ft

Tips from the trade

  • Soffits and fascias are extra. Add them as their own line in your job.
  • Spraying uses 20–30% more than rolling because of overspray.

Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and local building codes before ordering.