Driveway Coating

The Driveway Coating calculator the number of pails (e.g., 4.75 gal) needed to coat or seal a driveway.  It provides a minimum and maximum number of pails and the surface area in square feet, all based on the length and width of the driveway.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (L) Length of Driveway
• (W) Width of Driveway
• (CPS) Coating Product Size (size of container)
• (CPC) Coating Product Coverage (area covered by one unit)

Pails of Driveway Coating (P): The calculator returns the number of pails of driveway coating if applied thin or thick and the area of the driveway in square feet.  

The Math / Science

A driveway has a measurable surface area.  Even if it is a winding driveway, one can measure the length and multiply that length by the width to get an estimate of the surface area of the driveway.  Pails of sealer (as pictured) specify the number of square feet they will cover.  The product shown lists a range of 250 ft² to 350 ft² for one  pail depending on how thick it's applied.  The Driveway Coating Calculator computes the surface area of the driveway based on the length and the width and divides the surface area by the high an low range to give the user an idea of how many pails of sealer that will be needed for the job.  

Driveway Calculators:

• Crusher Run Needed for a Driveway
• Gravel for Path or Lane
• Asphalt for Driveway or Lane
• Price per Ton
• Pails of Coating (Sealer) Needed for a Driveway
• Cost of Delivered Bulk Sand
• Convert tons (U.S.) to metric tons: CLICK HERE
• Convert cubic yards to cubic meters: CLICK HERE

The Coating Calculator has functions to compute the amounts of coating substance applied to a surface to protect, enhance, or provide specific properties. More than just paint, coatings can offer additional functionalities such as corrosion resistance, waterproofing, anti-fouling, thermal insulation, or electrical conductivity.

• Coating for a Foundation Wall: Computes the number of pails (5 gal) needed to coat a foundation wall based on the length and height.
• Concrete and Masonry Water-proofing: Computes the number of cans (1 gal) of concrete and masonry water-proofer needed to cover an area based on the width and height and number of coats.
• Corrugated Metal Panel Paint or Coating Volume: Computes the amount of paint or other coating (e.g., spray insulation) on an area of corrugated panels.
• Driveway Coating: Computes the number of pails (4.75 gal) needed to coat or seal a driveway.  It provides a minimum and maximum number of pails and the surface area in square feet, all based on the length and width of the driveway.
• Foundation Coating: Computes the number of pails (5 gal) needed to coat all four walls of a foundation. It provides a minimum and maximum number of pails and the surface area of the foundation below grade in square feet, all based on the length, width and height of foundation below grade.
• Pipe Coating Amount: Computes the amount of coating material for the exterior surface area of a pipe based on the pipe diameter, length and the thickness of the coating.
• Roof Coating: Computes the number of pails (e.g., 5 gal) needed to coat a flat roof.

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