Use our free Paint Calculator to estimate paint quantity, putty, primer, and total painting cost for your room, house, or office painting projects in India. Whether you're planning fresh painting or repainting, this tool calculates material requirements and labour charges, giving you a close-to-accurate BOQ for smarter budgeting.
Estimate paint quantity, putty, primer, labour charges, and total cost for fresh painting or repainting projects in India.
Painting a home or office is one of the biggest expenses in interior work, and the cost can vary widely depending on the brand, finish, and labour charges. Manually estimating paint quantity and cost often leads to errors, either overbuying materials or running short in the middle of work.
Our Paint Calculator solves this problem by giving you a BOQ-style estimate that includes:
This way, you get a realistic painting cost estimate per sq.ft in India before you start the work, helping you plan your budget and negotiate better with painters or contractors.
Our painting cost calculator uses your room dimensions, painting type, and rates to generate a detailed BOQ-style estimate. Here's how it works:
This ensures you get a practical and realistic painting cost per sq.ft in India for your project.
1. How accurate is this paint cost calculator?
This calculator estimates based on standard paint coverage, number of coats, putty/primer use, and labour charges. Actual values may vary depending on surface condition, brand, and region.
2. What is the average painting labour cost per sq.ft in India?
Interior painting labour costs ₹3–6 per sq.ft per coat. Exterior painting costs are higher, around ₹5–8 per sq.ft per coat.
3. How much paint is needed for a 10x10 room?
For a 10x10 room with 10 ft walls, about 14 litres of paint is required for 2 coats, excluding primer and putty.
4. Do I need primer and putty for repainting?
Usually, repainting requires primer + 2 coats of paint. Putty is only applied if the wall is new or has surface damage.
5. Can this calculator be used for both interior and exterior painting?
Yes. The calculator works for both. Simply select the right option in the input form.