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Paint for a 12x14 Room: How Many Gallons?

A 12 × 14 ft room with 8 ft ceilings has 416 sq ft of wall. Take off one door and two windows and two coats need 2.09 gallons of paint, so buy 2 gallons + 1 quart of paint. Adjust the wall height, coats or openings below for your room.

Buy 2 gallons + 1 quart of paint

Paint needed
2.09 gallons
Wall area
366 sq ft (after doors & windows)
Total painted
732 sq ft over 2 coats
  • Assumes 350 sq ft per gallon. Check your can: rough or porous surfaces can use 20–30% more.
  • Ceilings usually take a different (flat) paint. Buy it separately.

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Frequently asked questions

How many gallons of paint for a 12x14 room?

Buy 2 gallons + 1 quart of paint for two coats on 8 ft walls, not including the ceiling.

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