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How much paint for a 10×12 room?

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10×12 room: paint by wall height

Wall heightPaintable sq ftGallons (2 coats)Buy
8 ft3021.732
9 ft3461.982
10 ft3902.233

1 door and 2 windows deducted; 350 sq ft per gallon.

Worked example

Perimeter: 2 × (10 + 12) = 44 ft. With 8 ft walls: 352 sq ft, minus 20 (door) and 30 (two windows) = 302 sq ft. Two coats: 604 ÷ 350 = 1.73 gallons. The ceiling adds 120 sq ft per coat (about 0.69 gallons for two coats).

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons to paint a 10×12 room?

About 1.73 gallons for two coats on 8 ft walls (buy 2).