DIY Wallpaper Calculator

When you’re doing some DIY wallpapering, determine how much wallpaper to purchase by calculating the area you plan to paper and dividing that number by the usable yield per roll of paper. (Measurements here are for countries that have adopted the metric system.)



  • Wall area: Total length of all walls x wall height



  • Unpapered areas:



    • Window area = window height x window width x number of windows



    • Door area = door height x door width x number of doors





  • Wallpapering area: Wall area – unpapered areas



  • Wallpaper to order: Wallpapering area ÷ usable yield = number of single rolls needed



























Usable Yield Chart for Wallpaper
Pattern Repeat (Drop)Usable Yield
0 to 150 mm2.5 sq. m
175 to 300 mm2.2 sq. m
325 to 450 mm2.0 sq. m
475 to 600 mm1.8 sq. m



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