How Much Paint for a 16x20 Room
Quick Answer: A 16x20 room with 8ft ceilings needs 4 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 576 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 1152 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 4 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 2 gallons |
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Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 16x20 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (16 + 20) × 8 = 576 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 576 × 2 = 1152 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 1152 ÷ 375 = 3.1 gallons
- 4. Round up: 4 gallons (always round up)
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A 16x20 room with 8ft ceilings needs approximately 4 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s), based on 576 sq ft of wall area.
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