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How much paint for a 11×12 room?

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11×12 room: paint by wall height

Wall heightPaintable sq ftGallons (2 coats)Buy
8 ft3181.822
9 ft3642.083
10 ft4102.343

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

Worked example

Perimeter: 2 × (11 + 12) = 46 ft. With 8 ft walls: 368 sq ft, minus 20 (door) and 30 (two windows) = 318 sq ft. Two coats: 636 ÷ 350 = 1.82 gallons. The ceiling adds 132 sq ft per coat (about 0.75 gallons for two coats).

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons to paint a 11×12 room?

About 1.82 gallons for two coats on 8 ft walls (buy 2).