Free tool

Exterior painting cost calculator

A whole-exterior estimator: house footprint, stories, doors and windows, one shared paint, an optional labor estimate. A rectangular-footprint model — for gables, dormers, or an unusual roofline, measure and total each wall section separately.

House

Length (ft)Width (ft)

StoriesHeight per story (ft)

Deduct doors/windows

Opening entry

Doors (20 ft² each)Windows (15 ft² each)

Paint

Coverage and price below start as labeled sample values — edit them for your actual product.

CoatsCoverage (sqft/gal, sample)Waste %

Price per gallon ($, sample) Estimate labor

Result

Enter the house's length and width to see your estimate — or load the sample house below.

Want reusable rates, multi-room interiors, and Price Book Health?See Pro pricing and what's included.

Prefer one piece of software over separate calculators?See what painting estimating software should do.

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