Enter the total area of the surface and the rate of coverage per unit of stain into the calculator to determine the stain coverage. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.
Stain Coverage Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the stain coverage for a surface.
SC = A / R
Variables:
- SC is the stain coverage in square feet
- A is the total area of the surface in square feet
- R is the rate of coverage per unit of stain in square feet per unit
To calculate the stain coverage, divide the total area of the surface by the rate of coverage per unit of stain. The result will be the amount of stain needed to cover the surface.
What is a Stain Coverage?
Stain coverage refers to the area that a certain quantity of stain can cover on a surface. It is usually measured in square feet per gallon. The coverage depends on factors such as the type of stain, the method of application, and the porosity of the surface. Manufacturers typically provide an estimate of stain coverage on the product label.
How to Calculate Stain Coverage?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Stain Coverage.
- First, determine the total area of the surface (A) in square feet.
- Next, determine the rate of coverage per unit of stain (R) in square feet per unit.
- Next, gather the formula from above = SC = A / R.
- Finally, calculate the Stain Coverage.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Total area of the surface (A) = 500 square feet
Rate of coverage per unit of stain (R) = 10 square feet per unit
