How Much Paint for a 16x20 Room
Quick Answer: A 16x20 room with 9ft ceilings needs 2 gallons of paint for 1 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 648 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 648 sq ft |
| Paint Needed | 2 gallons |
| Primer (if needed) | 1 gallons |
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Paint Calculation Formula
Here's how we calculated paint needs for your 16x20 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (16 + 20) × 9 = 648 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 648 × 1 = 648 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 648 ÷ 375 = 1.7 gallons
- 4. Round up: 2 gallons (always round up)
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A 16x20 room with 9ft ceilings needs approximately 2 gallons of paint for 1 coat(s), based on 648 sq ft of wall area.
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