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Wallpaper quantity

Estimate wallpaper rolls for a room, allowing for doors, windows and pattern waste.

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Results update as you type. The formula and assumptions are explained below the calculator.

Wallpaper rolls

12 rolls

Gross wall area352 sq ft
Openings deducted30 sq ft
Net wall area322 sq ft
Coverage per roll30 sq ft

Estimate assumes a 10% waste allowance. Large pattern repeats, corners and non-standard roll sizes may need an extra roll.

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What does this tool do?

Wallpaper is sold in rolls with fixed coverage, so the roll count depends on total wall area and waste for matching. This calculator subtracts openings and adds a 10% allowance.

The Formula

Rolls = ⌈(2 × (Length + Width) × Height − Openings) × 1.1 ÷ Roll coverage⌉

Frequently Asked Questions

How much extra wallpaper should I buy?

Ten percent is a reasonable allowance for trimming and pattern matching. Large repeats or rooms with many corners can need fifteen percent or an extra roll.

Do I subtract doors and windows?

Yes, but only the actual opening area. This calculator takes one combined openings figure, so measure each door and window before adding them up.