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Fence Paint Calculator

Fence paint or stain needed, counting both sides, posts and the rough-timber soak-in.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Paint required

31.39 litres

Rough sawn timber can absorb twice as much as planed — the first coat always goes furthest on a previously treated fence.

5 litre tins
7
Total area
78.48 m²
Panel area
72 m²
Post area
6.48 m²
Cost
$196.00

About the Fence Paint Calculator

Fence paint or stain needed, counting both sides, posts and the rough-timber soak-in.

Also known as: fence stain calculator, how much fence paint, shed paint calculator, decking stain.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter fence length, fence height, paint, timber and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

litres = total area × coats ÷ coverage for that timber

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Fence length = 20 m
  • Fence height = 1.8 m
  • Paint: Both sides
  • Timber: Rough sawn (5 m²/L)
  • Coats = 2
  • Fence posts = 9
  • Price per 5 L = 28

the calculator returns:

  • Paint required: 31.39 litres
  • 5 litre tins: 7
  • Total area: 78.48 m²
  • Panel area: 72 m²