How Much Paint for a 8x10 Room
Quick Answer: A 8x10 room with 8ft ceilings needs 2 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s).
| Wall Area | 288 sq ft |
| Total Coverage Needed | 576 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 8x10 room:
- 1. Calculate wall area: 2 × (8 + 10) × 8 = 288 sq ft
- 2. Multiply by coats: 288 × 2 = 576 sq ft total
- 3. Divide by coverage: 576 ÷ 375 = 1.5 gallons
- 4. Round up: 2 gallons (always round up)
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A 8x10 room with 8ft ceilings needs approximately 2 gallons of paint for 2 coat(s), based on 288 sq ft of wall area.
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