Calculator
Example data table
| Scenario | Wall sections | Openings | Waste | Panel size | Net + waste | Panels needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potting shed organizer | 8×4 ft + 6×4 ft | 1 door 3×7 ft | 8% | 4×8 ft | ~54.43 ft² | 2 |
| Greenhouse end wall | 3×2.2 m | 1 window 0.9×0.6 m | 10% | 1.2×2.4 m | ~6.39 m² | 3 |
| Bench backsplash | 5×2.5 ft | 0 | 5% | 2×4 ft | ~13.13 ft² | 2 |
Examples are illustrative. Your results depend on exact measurements and panel coverage.
Formula used
Areas
- Gross area = Σ(Section width × Section height)
- Openings area = Σ(Opening width × Opening height)
- Net area = max(0, Gross − Openings)
- Net with waste = Net × (1 + Waste% / 100)
Panels
- Panel area = Panel width × Panel height
- Panels needed = ceil(Net with waste ÷ Panel area)
- Units are converted internally for accurate comparisons.
- Spacing estimate uses floor(Width ÷ Spacing) + 1.
How to use this calculator
- Select your units and choose how many wall sections you will cover.
- Enter each section’s width and height, matching real wall zones.
- Add openings you want to subtract, such as doors or windows.
- Pick a panel preset, then adjust panel dimensions if needed.
- Set a waste allowance for trims, mistakes, and future changes.
- Press Calculate. Review net area, panels needed, and exports.