Stain Coverage Calculator

Calculate Stain Coverage





Formula

To calculate the total stain needed:

\[ \text{Total Stain Needed} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Width}}{\text{Coverage per Gallon}} \]

Where:

What is Stain Coverage?

Stain coverage refers to the area that a specific amount of stain can cover. It is usually measured in square feet per gallon and depends on factors like the type of stain, surface texture, and application method[^1^][^2^].

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Total Stain Needed} = \frac{20 \times 15}{200} = 1.5 \text{ gallons} \]

The total stain needed is 1.5 gallons.