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Art Material Cost Calculator

Per-painting material cost from medium and canvas size.

Inputs

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Results

Total Material Cost

$37.79

Canvas Area2.22 sq ft
Tubes of Paint Needed1.6
Paint Cost$19.2
Gesso Cost$0.71
Mediums & Solvents$2.88
Canvas Cost$15
Cost per Sq Ft$17.01
Medium NameOil
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Canvas Width, Canvas Height, and Medium (0=Oil, 1=Acrylic, 2=Watercolor).
  2. Set Number of Layers, Cost per Tube, and Canvas/Support Cost.
  3. Adjust Number of Colors as needed.
  4. Review the Total Material Cost ($) result.
  5. Use Canvas Area (sq ft) and Tubes of Paint Needed to inform your decision.
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