How Much Paint for a 14x16 Room
Quick Answer: A 14x16 room with 10ft ceilings needs 5 gallons of paint for 3 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 600 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 1800 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 5 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 3 gallons |
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Paint Calculation Formula
Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 14x16 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (14 + 16) × 10 = 600 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 600 × 3 = 1800 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 1800 ÷ 375 = 4.8 gallons
- 4. Round up: 5 gallons (always round up)
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A 14x16 room with 10ft ceilings needs approximately 5 gallons of paint for 3 coat(s), based on 600 sq ft of wall area.
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