Stain Coverage Calculator

Formula

To calculate the total stain needed:

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

Where:

\(\text{Total Stain Needed}\) is the amount of stain required in gallons
Length is the length of the area in feet (ft)
Width is the width of the area in feet (ft)
Coverage per Gallon is the coverage provided by one gallon of stain in square feet (sq ft)

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:

Length = 20 ft
Width = 15 ft
Coverage per Gallon = 200 sq ft

Using the formula:

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

The total stain needed is 1.5 gallons.