Fence Stain Calculator
Find how many gallons of stain a fence needs, one or both sides, for the coats and coverage you choose.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter the fence's length and height and the sides to stain.
Show the working
- area = length × height
- gallons = area × 2 coats ÷ 300 sq ft a gallon
How to use it
Enter the fence's length and height and the sides to stain.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
gallons = length × height × sides × coats ÷ coverage
Coverage
Rough or old wood soaks up more: use the low end of the label's range, and test a small area first. Order about 10% extra.
Questions
How much stain for 150 ft of 6 ft fence?
6 gallons for two coats on one side at 300 sq ft a gallon.
Formulas
gallons = length × height × sides × coats ÷ coverage
Sources
Limitations
- Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
- Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.