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Line Striping Paint Calculator

Estimate how many gallons of line-striping paint you need for parking spaces or driveway markings.

Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Figures are presented in United States units and terminology, and each formula’s basis is cited under regulatory standards below.

Last verified 2026-08-25 · v1.0.0

Market
Imperial · sales tax
655 ft
Schematic, drawn to the proportions you entered — not to scale on screen.

Striping paint needed

3 gallons

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Coverage assumes a standard 4 in wide line at typical thickness — wider lines, stenciled symbols, or a second coat use more paint per linear ft.

Total line length
655 linear ft

With the figures above, the striping paint needed comes to 3 gallons. The method behind this is well established, though site conditions and material batches will move it somewhat. This is presented for United States. Building in another market? Change the selector above and the units and terminology follow.

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This site holds no price list for this material — local prices vary too much to publish honestly. Enter your supplier's price and the result is costed with it.

Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — a confirmed fix gets a permanent check of its own, so the same mistake cannot come back.

Presented in US customary units and US trade terminology. Where a formula follows a published standard, that standard and its edition are cited beside it on this page; where none governs, the page says so. Local amendments override model codes — verify against the code in force where you build.

Regulatory standards & verification citations

  • A standard 4 in wide traffic paint line covers approximately 300 linear ft per gallon, a widely cited coverage rate for line-striping paint

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Frequently asked questions

Does this include stenciled symbols like handicap markings or arrows?
No — this covers straight line footage only. Stencils use a different, more concentrated amount of paint per symbol and should be budgeted separately based on the specific stencil size and count.
How many parking stall lines does a typical lot need?
Each standard stall usually needs 2 side lines the depth of the stall (commonly 18-20 ft) — count your total stalls and multiply, keeping in mind shared lines between adjacent stalls aren't double-painted.
Does line width change the coverage rate?
Yes significantly — a wider line (like 6 in for handicap-accessible markings) uses proportionally more paint per linear ft than the standard 4 in line this estimate assumes.