How Much Paint for a 12x12 Room
Quick Answer: A 12x12 room with 8ft ceilings needs 3 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 384 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 768 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 3 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 2 gallons |
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Paint Calculation Formula
Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 12x12 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (12 + 12) × 8 = 384 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 384 × 2 = 768 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 768 ÷ 375 = 2.0 gallons
- 4. Round up: 3 gallons (always round up)
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A 12x12 room with 8ft ceilings needs approximately 3 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s), based on 384 sq ft of wall area.
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