Calculate how many cans of spray paint you need for a project.
Spray Cans
— cans
Rounded up.Usage Tip
Keep the can about 10 inches away and moving; spraying too close or pausing causes drips and an uneven finish.
THE MATH
cans = round up( area × coats ÷ coverage per can )
Spray paint covers a small area per can, so the can count is the area times the coats divided by the coverage on the label.
Enter the area to cover, the coverage per can, and the number of coats.
Light, even passes give better coverage than one heavy coat.
Light, even passes give better coverage than one heavy coat.