Model Paint Coverage Calculator

Calculate how much paint you need for model kits based on surface area, coats, and whether the surface is primered.

Surface Area (sq inches)

Number of Coats

Paint Coverage (sq in/ml)

Surface Primered?

Tab to move between fields

Paint Needed (ml)

Bottles Needed (17ml)

Paint Needed (oz)0.14

Primer Needed (ml)1.83

Est. Paint Cost$4.00

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Surface Area (sq inches), Number of Coats, and Paint Coverage (sq in/ml).
Set Surface Primered?, No (bare plastic/resin), and Yes (primered surface).
Review Paint Needed (ml) and Bottles Needed (17ml).
Use Paint Needed (oz) and Primer Needed (ml) to inform your decision.
Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

How the result changes with Surface Area (sq inches)

Surface Area (sq inches): Total surface area of the model to be painted in square inches
Number of Coats: Number of paint coats for good coverage (2-3 recommended for most paints)
Paint Coverage (sq in/ml): Coverage rate of your paint (typically 20-40 sq inches per ml for hobby paint)
Surface Primered?: Primered surfaces require less paint for even coverage

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Surface Area (sq inches) = 50, Number of Coats = 2, Paint Coverage (sq in/ml) = 30, Surface Primered? = 0 = 4 input(s) provided
Calculate Paint Needed
Paint Needed
4 = 4
Calculate Bottles Needed
Bottles Needed
1 = 1
Calculate Paint Needed
Paint Needed
0.14 = 0.14
Calculate Primer Needed
Primer Needed
1.83 = 1.83